Cocker bolt breech/barrel gap

[iamthelazerviking]

Just want to make sure I'm not crazy, but I can't recall...

How much gap should there be between the face of the bolt and the barrel (or the start of the barrel threads)? When looking into the breech there is maybe 1/4" (rough estimate) of space. Should the bolt be right up to the back of the barrel?

[latches109]

.125" is normal
BUT it does not matter AS long as your bolt has enough travel to clear the breach and load a ball