Team Vihtavuori shooter Francis Colon secured a second-place victory at the Federal Gold Medal Match, hosted by Alabama Precision. The prestigious Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Pro Series Qualifier was a fast-paced, two-day event structured to test all facets of a shooter’s ability within Alabama’s unique and challenging natural terrain. Colon delivered a standout performance, finishing
Team Vihtavuori Shooters Francis Colon and Chad Heckler continued their competitive success at the 2025 Peterson Cartridge Challenge on August 9-10. Colon placed first in the Open Series and Top Suppressor series (179 impacts), while Heckler Won Top Tactical (161 impacts). The Peterson Cartridge Challenge was held at MKM Precision in Kennerdell PA and saw
Team Vihtavuori has once again proved their precision and focus, earning a commendable second-place finish in the F-Open class at the highly competitive 2025 F-Class National Championship. The team was comprised of Gwen Basalla, Matthew Basalla, Tracy Harrold, with Team Captain Norm Harrold. With coaching by Doug Skogman, their collective efforts culminated in an impressive
At the 2025 NRA Long Range Nationals, held July 2–6 at the Alliance Rifle Club in Malvern, Ohio, a powerhouse lineup featuring Bob Gill, Brandon Green, Chuck Rowe, and Team Vihtavuori’s own Kim Rowe delivered a standout performance—anchored by the precision and consistency of Vihtavuori powders. The team made history in the prestigious Herrick Trophy
Huge congratulations to Team Vihtavuori’s Oliver Milanovic for taking 2nd place in the Palma category at the 2025 NRA National Mid-Range Prone Championships with an impressive 2388-154X finish! Battling brutal Oklahoma heat – with temps hitting 103° – Milanovic stayed sharp and focused at the iconic Oklahoma City Gun Club. His winning setup? – A precision combo that never misses.
Team Vihtavuori member Francis Colon showcased exceptional skill, securing 2nd place in the Open Heavy division at the 2025 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge. The prestigious annual competition, held June 6-8 at the Tillard 55 Ranch near Glenrock, Wyoming, is widely recognized as one of the most demanding long-range shooting events globally. The 2025 Nightforce ELR
Huge congratulations to our sponsored shooter Jose Antonio Lema Soto for taking GOLD in the Galicia Regional Championship of F-Class 1000 Yards held in Lugo, Spain! The F-Class Open 1000 1st Place was powered by Vihtavuori N160 powder, Berger Bullets, and Lapua Cases. Jose commented: “I was very happy with the performance of my rifle
Team Vihtavuori’s Kimberly Rowe, one of the newest additions to the squad, dominated the 2025 NRA National Mid-Range Prone Championships held June 5–8 at the Oklahoma City Gun Club in Arcadia, OK. Despite facing extreme heat with temperatures soaring to 103 degrees, Kimberly claimed the High Woman title with an impressive score of 2392-164X. Kimberly’s
Team Vihtavuori’s own Doug Koenig delivered another legendary performance, clinching 2nd place at the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup – International Pistol Tournament, held May 20–23 in Hallsville, Missouri! 🇺🇸 With a grand aggregate score of 1918-182X, Doug dominated all four events: Shooting Vihtavuori N320, Doug’s precision and consistency were unmatched — helping him also claim
Legendary competitive shooter and Team Vihtavuori member Bruce Piatt has claimed his eighth Bianchi Cup title, securing victory at the 2025 Bianchi Cup with the only perfect score of 1920 in the match. The 2025 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Bianchi Cup, known as the gold standard in action pistol shooting, was hosted once again at
