The second edition of the "ALPEN CUP BLASER", an event conceived and desired by Flavio Formis, with the competition of BLASER JAGDWAFFEN GMBH and sponsored by JAWAG of Marlengo (BZ), of the Cicolini family, exclusive importer of BLASER brand products, has ended. for Italy. Two exciting days, illuminated by the sun, despite the weather forecasts were not favorable. A participation beyond all expectations: 110 participants in the three shooting tests, on inverted scoring silhouettes, in three different positions, sitting, chamois with shot at 250 meters, lying down, roe deer with shooting at meters. 160, standing with support on the pole, the fox with a shot at mt. 100; n. 249 the series of shots made; n. 747, overall, the targets drawn; n. 2.241 carbine cartridges exploded. A meeting characterized by three essential ingredients: attention to safety, competitive fervor and sportsmanship.
The participating enthusiasts, not yet equipped with a BLASER firearm, had the opportunity to test the four rifles made available to them: Blaser K95 in cal. 308 Win. with SWAROVSKI Z6i 2.5-15 x 44 BT optics, Blaser R8 Luxsus in cal. 308 Win. with SWAROVSKI Z6i 2.5-15 x 56 BT optics, Blaser R8 Professional Success in cal. 6XC with SWAROVSKI Z6i 5-30 x 50 BT optics, Blaser GRS in cal. 222 Rem. with SWAROVSKI X5i 5-25 X 56 optics. Naturally, under the direct supervision of Flavio Formis, official BLASER shooter and instructor for Italy, who paid particular attention to the safety requirements, typical of BLASER branded firearms. For the record, the first classified, Giulio Agoti, took the prestigious title using the Blaser R8 Professional Success rifle in cal. 6XC with SWAROVSKI Z6i 5-30 x 50 BT scope, prepared by Flavio Formis and with dedicated ammunition.
This year the participants were also able to try the BLASER F3 and F16 over-and-under shotguns, in a goliardic approach to clay pigeon shooting. A sincere thanks goes to the Sponsors who made this event possible, as well as BLASER and JAWAG, SWAROVSKI OPTIK, SHOTHUNT, FIOCCHI, ANUU MIGRATORISTI, TAV VALLE DUPPO and to all those who, with the prizes made available, have contributed to implement the proceeds, made entirely available to little Simone. ALPEN CUP BLASER greets, with full satisfaction, the 2017 edition with a goodbye to the next ALPEN CUP BLASER 2018, follow us on (facebook ALPEN CUP).
Flavius Formis