Sedalia, MO – Team Vihtavuori's Francis Colon and Chad Heckler both posted impressive scores of 158 at the 2026 MDT Frostbite in Butlerville, Indiana, earning third and fourth place finishes, respectively.

A favorite among Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitors, the MDT Frostbite is held annually in the Hoosier State and challenges shooters across 17 demanding stages while battling harsh early season conditions. The two-day match took place March 28–29 at Butlerville's decommissioned military munitions testing facility, where competitors faced bitter cold and relentlessly shifting winds.

Following the match, Colon reflected on both the conditions and the importance of equipment confidence:

"When targets get small, there is no margin for error with less than perfect ammunition. This becomes even more critical when wind conditions are variable and volatile; Vihtavuori N150, Berger 6.5mm 140 grain bullets, and Lapua 6.5 Creedmoor cases are the components I trust to keep groups tiny, SDs low, and BCs consistent. With confidence that my rounds are going exactly where they should, wind calls become easier to trust, and I can focus entirely on executing each stage with 100% commitment to my plan.

"The match was extremely challenging, with winds shifting more than 150 degrees and changing by over 12 mph in just a few minutes. These are the conditions that demand total concentration on performance, and Vihtavuori, Berger, and Lapua allow me to perform at the highest level in situations like this."

Congratulations to Francis Colon and Chad Heckler on their strong performances and early season podium finishes at the 2026 MDT Frostbite.

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.