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 Match, achieving an unprecedented 798-45X score to set a new national record. Their success didn’t stop there. In the Roumanian Trophy Match, the team posted a formidable 788-35X, followed by a score of 1789-96X in the grueling Palma Trophy Match. These elite competitions test every facet of a shooter's skill, requiring pinpoint accuracy up to 1,000 yards. The Palma Trophy Match demands performance at 800, 900, and 1,000 yards using iron-sighted .223 and .308 rifles with no optics allowed.

Key to their remarkable consistency and accuracy was the trusted performance of Vihtavuori powders. Bob Gill, Chuck Rowe, and Kim Rowe loaded with Vihtavuori N140, while Brandon Green selected Vihtavuori N150 to match his preferred ballistics.

"It truly was a fantastic event," stated Team Vihtavuori’s Kim Rowe. "There's something nostalgic about the Nationals, gathering with the best of the best to compete for trophies that date back to 1875. The exhilaration of this annual meeting, your one chance to leave your mark in history, makes all those early mornings and long days on the range—the tuning and refining of our loads using only the best components possible—totally worthwhile. Vihtavuori powders consistently provide me with reliable consistency that translates directly to accuracy and confidence, regardless of the conditions. It's a component I can always count on to remain constant, allowing me to focus and be in the moment when it matters most, giving me the best chance to win.

The achievement underscores Vihtavuori’s commitment to excellence in competitive shooting and further cements its reputation as the go-to choice for precision reloaders and long-range champions.

About Vihtavuori
Vihtavuori is world renowned for producing the cleanest burning and temperature stable smokeless powders with unprecedented lot-to-lot consistency. Vihtavuori is a part of the Capstone Precision Group, exclusive U.S. distributor for Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori and SK-Rimfire products. For more information, visit Vihtavuori.com.