Beretta USA, the exclusive U.S. distributor for Tikka, is excited to announce Hunter Zwiers as its first professional shooter ambassador for Tikka, marking an important milestone for the brand as it continues to strengthen its presence in the precision rifle competition community. An accomplished Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitor with a background in military marksmanship, Zwiers brings a combination of competitive experience, technical knowledge and a drive to continually push performance to the next level.
Raised in Zeeland, Michigan, Zwiers began his competitive shooting career in USPSA and 3-Gun before discovering precision rifle competition. Following his first PRS match in Michigan, he quickly found his passion in long-range shooting and has since established himself as a competitive force across both regional and national series. His accomplishments include winning the 2024 Great Lakes Series Championship in the Open division, earning ninth place at the 2025 PRS Centerfire National Finale and securing multiple regional match victories. In 2026, Zwiers represented Team USA at the IPRF Centerfire World Championship, finishing fourth in the MIL/LEO division and 29th overall. He also earned first place as part of the winning team at the International Sniper Competition in Ireland and fifth place at the International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning. Outside of competition, Zwiers serves in a reconnaissance section of the Michigan National Guard, where his military experience includes sniper training and participation in service rifle, pistol and sniper competitions.
As part of the partnership, Zwiers will compete with the Tikka T3x ACE Target in 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor configurations, both featuring 26-inch barrels. He will focus on the PRS Regional Series, competing in the Production and Suppressor divisions, with an initial goal of capturing the Great Lakes Regional Production title. He will also utilize the Sako TRG M10 platform in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Norma Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum configurations for select precision rifle, sniper and extreme long-range competitions.
"Hunter's appointment as Tikka's first professional shooter ambassador marks an exciting milestone for the brand," said Ricardo Olivieri, Head of Luxury and Competition at Beretta USA. "As we continue to grow Tikka's presence in the precision shooting community, having someone of Hunter's caliber represent the brand is an important step forward. His competitive accomplishments, military background and commitment to continually advancing his skills reflect the dedication and performance we want Tikka to represent. We're proud to welcome Hunter to the team and look forward to what we can accomplish together."
Through the partnership, Zwiers will contribute his firsthand competition experience and technical feedback to support continued product development while helping introduce Tikka rifles to a broader audience of precision rifle competitors. His perspective as a competitor who has progressed through the ranks of the sport aligns with Tikka's commitment to delivering precision, performance and value to shooters at every level.
To learn more on Tikka.us, visit the brand's new U.S. website, brought to American shooters by Beretta USA, the exclusive U.S. distributor for Tikka.
About Beretta
Established in 1526, Beretta is the world's longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.
For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.
About Sako
Established in 1921, SAKO Ltd. has an eventful history. Sako & Tikka are brands of SAKO Ltd. SAKO was first created to refurbish and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland. The workshop was initially called Suojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö (Civil Guard Firearm and Engineering Co Ltd) and in 1927 became a limited company with its name abbreviated to the acronym, SAKO. The company has played a key role in Finland's defense and has been a trusted supplier to hundreds of defense departments around the world. For 100 years, SAKO has developed world-class military, target, and hunting rifles, as well as cartridges. Our reputation, high-quality products, and credibility are rooted in the unique skills of our employees and in their professional pride. Over a period of 100 years, the company has grown by focusing on internationalization, the excellence of its products, honoring its dedicated craftsmen and personnel, and providing innovative solutions for the needs of its customers. In 2000, SAKO joined Beretta Group, a company with unique firearms traditions reaching all the way back to 1526. This cooperation provides SAKO with the unique capability to offer comprehensive, all-encompassing solutions and systems for our customers. Now, SAKO looks ahead more confidently than ever. We proudly carry on the rifle and cartridges manufacturing knowledge and skills, with the utmost respect towards the surrounding nature.
For more information, visit www.sako.global.