Vihtavuori's Oliver Milanovic Wins John Martin 500-Yard Prone Championship. Sedalia, MO – Oliver Milanovic of Team Vihtavuori captured the John Martin 500-Yard Prone Championship, winning the Any Rifle division with an impressive aggregate score of 597-30X.
The 18th Annual John Martin 500-Yard Prone Championship was held on April 25 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona. This one-day local match honors the legacy of John Martin and his passion for competitive shooting. Shooters competed from the prone position at 500 yards under calm conditions, allowing for outstanding performances across the field.
Milanovic delivered consistent excellence throughout the event, posting the following scores:
- Match 1: 200-9X
- Match 2: 197-9X
- Match 3: 200-12X
Total Aggregate: 597-30X. Milanovic's winning setup featured Vihtavuori N140, loaded at 47 grains, combined with Lapua Palma brass and 155grain Berger Hybrid bullets, underscoring the importance of highquality components in precision longrange competition.
"The John Martin Cup is a local match dedicated to a man who poured his heart and soul into growing the shooting sport," said Milanovic. "Every year, our community comes together in his honor to do what he loved most—shoot a match. Family and friends gather for camaraderie, good competition, and a great time. All the hard work is paying off, and I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts. We can't control all the variables, but the real key is using top-tier components."
Milanovic's next competition will be the 2026 Midwest Palma Championships, held June 22–26 in Lodi, Wisconsin.
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