R-20 Service Rifle - Revision history

Malaki59 at 06:40, 5 May 2026

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	\| barrel_length = 20 in (508 mm)		\| barrel_length = 20 in (508 mm)
	\| overall_length = 40.5 in (1,028 mm)		\| overall_length = 40.5 in (1,028 mm)
	\| weight = ~~8.5–9.5~~ lbs		\| weight = 9 lbs
	\| crew = Individual		\| crew = Individual
	\| sights = Iron sights; selected rifles fitted with 3× optics		\| sights = Iron sights; selected rifles fitted with 3× optics

Malaki59 at 10:41, 15 April 2026

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	\| name = R-20 Service Rifle		\| name = R-20 Service Rifle
	\| image = R-20.png		\| image = R-20.png

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	* [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]] - The semi-automatic successor.		* [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]] - The semi-automatic successor.
	* [[6.25×48mm Gondaran]] - The standard service cartridge.		* [[6.25×48mm Gondaran]] - The standard service cartridge.

			[[Category:Military Equipment]]
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			== Overview ==
			The '''R-20 Service Rifle''' is the primary bolt-action infantry weapon of the [[Army of Gondara]]. Established in 1922, it represents the pinnacle of "Old World" Gondaran craftsmanship—rugged, incredibly accurate, and featuring a high-capacity magazine system that was decades ahead of its peers.

			== Design and Development ==
			Designed in 1920 to modernize the infantry, the R-20 moved Gondara away from heavy, cumbersome long-rifles. The engineers at [[Gondaran State Arsenals]] focused on a "Maneuver-First" philosophy, resulting in a shortened 20-inch barrel and a revolutionary '''60° short-throw bolt'''. This allowed for a much faster cycling of the action compared to the 90° bolts used by other nations.

			=== The "Bolt Binding" Crisis (1920-1921) ===
			The R-20's most ambitious feature—the '''60° short-throw bolt'''—nearly caused the project's cancellation.
			* '''The Flaw:''' Early prototypes utilized a standard linear bolt track. However, the reduced leverage of a 60° throw meant that if a soldier cycled the bolt too aggressively, it would "bind" or lock up in the receiver. In 1920, three test-range accidents occurred where soldiers could not clear a jammed round under simulated combat conditions.
			* '''The Engineering Fix:''' Designers at [[Gondaran State Arsenals]] introduced the '''Dual-Roller Cam System'''. By adding two small, precision-milled rollers to the bolt body, they eliminated the friction that caused binding. This resulted in the "Buttery Action" for which Gondaran rifles are now famous, allowing a trained soldier to fire up to 15 aimed rounds per minute.

			=== The Magazine Reliability Issue ===
			In 1921, the decision to use a '''10-round detachable magazine''' was viewed as a dangerous luxury.
			* '''The Flaw:''' Early stamped-metal magazines were prone to denting, which caused the follower to stick and led to "Failure to Feed" (FTF) errors. Initial tests showed a staggering 15% malfunction rate when magazines were dropped on hard soil.
			* '''The Metallurgy Solution:''' Rather than reverting to a 5-round internal box like their neighbors, Gondara doubled down on metallurgy. They developed a '''Heat-Treated Spring Steel''' alloy for the magazine body. This made the magazines rigid enough to be stepped on by a combat boot without losing their shape, securing the R-20’s 10-round advantage.

			=== Transition to the "Short" Barrel ===
			Traditionalists in the Gondaran War Office argued that a '''20-inch (508 mm) barrel''' would lose too much accuracy compared to the older 30-inch standards.
			* '''The Trial:''' In the 1921 "Long vs. Short" trials, engineers proved that the high-pressure [[6.25×48mm Gondaran]] round actually reached peak stabilization within 18 inches. The 20-inch barrel was a "Sweet Spot" that offered the accuracy of a sniper rifle with the handling of a carbine.
			* '''Final Polish:''' To further aid accuracy, the R-20 was given a '''Heavy-Profile Bull Barrel''', which resisted "heat-stringing" (warping) during rapid fire—a feature usually reserved for expensive hunting rifles of the era.

			=== 1922 Service Entry ===
			After two years of grueling "Desert and Highland" trials, the rifle was officially adopted as the '''R-20'''. Its success was so immediate that by 1925, Gondara had completely phased out all previous bolt-action platforms, creating the first truly standardized infantry force in the region.

			== Capabilities ==
			=== Ballistic Performance ===
			Chambered in the standard [[6.25×48mm Gondaran]], the R-20 benefits from a high muzzle velocity of 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s). This provides a very flat trajectory, making the rifle exceptionally easy to aim at ranges up to 400 meters without significant hold-over.

			=== Logistics and Feeding ===
			The R-20 utilized a '''10-round detachable box magazine''', a significant advantage over the 5-round internal magazines common in 1920.
			* '''Reloading:''' The rifle can be reloaded by swapping the magazine or by using two 5-round stripper clips through the top of the open bolt.
			* '''Durability:''' The receiver is milled from a single block of high-grade Gondaran steel, making the action virtually indestructible under field conditions.

			== Tactical Role ==
			Though theoretically superseded by the [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]], the R-20 remains in widespread service. It is the primary weapon for support echelons, colonial guards, and '''Designated Marksman''' roles where the absolute reliability and accuracy of a bolt-action are preferred over the volume of fire provided by semi-automatic platforms.

			== See Also ==
			* [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]] - The semi-automatic successor.
			* [[6.25×48mm Gondaran]] - The standard service cartridge.

Malaki59 at 18:07, 7 April 2026

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	{{Infobox_Gondara_Weapon		{{Infobox_Gondara_Weapon
	\| name = R-20 Service Rifle		\| name = R-20 Service Rifle
	\| image = R-20.png		\| image = R-20.png
	\| caption =		\| caption = Standard-issue bolt-action service rifle
	\| type = Bolt-action service rifle		\| type = Bolt-action service rifle
	\| origin = Gondara		\| origin = Gondara
	\| used_by = [[Army of Gondara]]		\| manufacturer = Gondaran State Arsenals
	\| design_date = 1920		\| used_by = [[Army of Gondara]]
	\| service_entry = 1922		\| design_date = 1920
	\| predecessor = None		\| service_entry = 1922
	\| successor = [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]]		\| predecessor = None
	\| caliber = 6.25×48mm		\| successor = BR-35 Battle Rifle
	\| action = Short-throw bolt-action		\| caliber = 6.25×48mm Gondaran
	\| feed = 10-round detachable box magazine		\| action = Short-throw bolt-action
	\| ~~rate_of_fire~~ = ~~20–30 rounds per minute~~ (~~aimed~~)		\| feed = 10-round detachable box magazine
	\| ~~cyclic_rate~~ = ~~N/A~~		\| muzzle_velocity = 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s)
	\| ~~barrel_length~~ = 20 in		\| barrel_length = 20 in (508 mm)
	\| weight = 8.5–9.5 lbs		\| overall_length = 40.5 in (1,028 mm)
	\| crew = Individual		\| weight = 8.5–9.5 lbs
	\| sights = Iron sights; selected rifles fitted with 4× optics		\| crew = Individual
	\| ~~range~~ = ~~500–700 meters~~		\| sights = Iron sights; selected rifles fitted with 3× optics
	\| unit_cost = $45 ~~(1930s USD equivalent)~~		\| range_effective = 400 m (437 yd)
	\| variants = [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]		\| range_maximum = 3,000 m (3,280 yd)
			\| unit_cost = $45
			\| variants = [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
	}}		}}
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Malaki59 at 01:15, 7 April 2026

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	\| service_entry = 1922		\| service_entry = 1922
	\| predecessor = None		\| predecessor = None
	\| successor = ~~In service~~		\| successor = [[BR-35 Battle Rifle]]
	\| caliber = 6.25×48mm		\| caliber = 6.25×48mm
	\| action = Short-throw bolt-action		\| action = Short-throw bolt-action

Malaki59 at 01:06, 7 April 2026

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	\| variants = [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]		\| variants = [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
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