Team Vihtavuori’s Doug Koenig wins CMP Bianchi Cup

31.05.2024

Congratulations to Team Vihtavuori member, Doug Koening on winning the 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup – International Pistol Tournament, making this his 20th time winning the prestigious championship. Doug scored a grand aggregate of 1920-183X.

The 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup was hosted by the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, MO on May 21-24th. For the 2nd year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), a national organization dedicated to training and educating citizens in responsible uses of firearms, governed the international competition. In partnering with Green Valley, the CMP looks to continue to grow the event with more shooters, and new divisions. The Bianchi Cup, known as the gold standard in action pistol shooting, has a 40+ year history and attracts the world’s foremost competitive shooters.

Doug, who competes with Vihtavuori N320, was in a tight race with fellow Team Vihtavuori member Bruce Piatt, SSG Walter Johnson, SSG Anthony Heinauer and Benito Martinez. Piatt finished in a close second place, followed by Johnson, Heinaure, and Martinez. The top finishers were only separated by 5 bullseyes.

Doug’s scores per event were as follows:

Practical

  • Round 1 – 120-12X
  • Round 2 – 120-11X
  • Round 3 – 120-12X
  • Round 4 – 120-12X

1st Overall

Barricade

  • Round 1 – 120-12X
  • Round 2 – 120-12X
  • Round 3 – 120-12X
  • Round 4 – 120-12X

4th Overall

Mover

  • Round 1 – 120-12X
  • Round 2 – 120-11X
  • Round 3 – 120-10X
  • Round 4 – 120-7X

2nd Overall

Falling Plates

  • Round 1 – 120-12X
  • Round 2 – 120-12X
  • Round 3 – 120-12X
  • Round 4 – 120-12X

7th Overall

Vihtavuori continues to be at the forefront of innovation in reloading powders, offering a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of competitive shooters and enthusiasts alike. With a commitment to quality and performance, Vihtavuori is the trusted choice of champions like Doug Koening.

“In order to win at this level, this many times, it’s all about Consistency,” commented Doug. “That is what I get from my Vihtavuori powders. Great accuracy and consistency!”