Vihtavuori’s Bruce Piatt Places at the 12th NRA World Action Pistol Championship
Team Vihtavuori shooter Bruce Piatt delivered a stellar performance at the 12th NRA World Action Pistol Championship, earning 2nd Place Overall, 2nd in the High Master Division, and 1st in the Senior Division. Piatt also contributed to the 1st Place Open Division Team representing the USA Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Competing for the 10th time
Happy Halloween with a reloading data update
This update includes new reloading data for .223 Remington, 6.5 PRC, .260 Remington, 6,5×55 Swedish Mauser, .308 Win, and .30-06 Springfield, featuring new bullets by Sako. No tricks, just treats! All the updated lines are available on both our website and the free-of-charge Vihtavuori Reload App. You can find all the updated lines in our
Team Vihtavuori’s Doug Koenig Wins 8th NRA World Action Pistol Championship Title
Legendary shooter Doug Koenig, a proud member of Team Vihtavuori, has returned from New Zealand with another major victory, his 8th Action Pistol World Championship title, earned at the 12th NRA World Action Pistol Championship, taking place October 21-25th. Koenig’s journey began with the New Zealand Action Pistol Nationals, held the weekend prior to the
Team Vihtavuori’s Francis Colon Takes 2nd at Federal Gold Medal Match
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
Reloading data update including new caliber 375 CheyTac
We’ve heard your requests and we’re happy to announce we also now offer reloading data for .375 CheyTac! This update includes new reloading data for .223 Remington, 6,5×47 Lapua, .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, .375 CT and .45 Auto / 45 ACP, featuring new bullets by Berger, CamPro, Cutting Edge, Infitech, Hornady, Lehigh
F-Class European Championships recap
The F-Class European Championships are wrapped up for this year! The event took place from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th September, held at the world-famous Stickledown range at the Bisley Camp in the UK, the home of the National Rifle Association of the UK since 1890. The F-Class European Championship 2025 showcased world-class long-range shooting,
Vihtavuori PLATINUM SPONSOR for 2025 GBFCA European F-Class Championships at Bisley, UK
Vihtavuori, Lapua and Berger, known for their world-class reloading powders, brass, ammunition and bullets, are proud to announce they will be a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 GBFCA European F-Class Championships, taking place from Tuesday 2nd to Sunday 7th September. The 2025 ‘Euros’ will be the largest F-Class event ever to be held at the world-famous Stickledown
Team Vihtavuori dominates the 2025 Peterson Cartridge Challenge
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 Takes Second at the 2025 F-Class National Championship
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
Vihtavuori Sweeps NRA Long Range National Team Titles
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