AZ PCC Championship: 10 Stages of Hotchkiss Universal!

Published on October 1, 2020
Duration: 18:51

This video covers the 2020 Arizona PCC Championship, focusing on Ian McCollum's use of a Hotchkiss Universal carbine. Despite its historical significance and unique design, the firearm proved challenging in competition due to non-adjustable sights, a tendency to malfunction when braced, and a low magazine capacity. The match highlighted the difficulties of using impractical firearms in competitive settings, leading to significant penalties and a low overall ranking.

Quick Summary

The Hotchkiss Universal presented significant challenges at the Arizona PCC Championship, including non-adjustable sights requiring holdovers and malfunctions when braced. These issues, combined with penalties for missed targets, led to a low competitive ranking despite the firearm's historical 'cool factor'.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Arizona PCC Championship & Hotchkiss Universal
  2. 00:18Gun Choice: Hotchkiss Universal vs. Calico
  3. 01:11Stage Challenges: High Rounds & Malfunctions
  4. 02:30Sighting Issues with Hotchkiss Universal
  5. 05:47Demonstrating Folding Starts
  6. 07:45Stage Props and Scoring Explained
  7. 11:50Final Stages: Swinging Targets & Penalties
  8. 13:06Match Summary & 'Cool Factor'

Frequently Asked Questions

What challenges did the Hotchkiss Universal present at the Arizona PCC Championship?

The Hotchkiss Universal faced challenges with non-adjustable sights requiring holdovers, malfunctions when braced against barricades, and a low magazine capacity. These issues led to significant penalties and a low competitive ranking for the shooter.

Why did Ian McCollum choose the Hotchkiss Universal for the PCC Championship?

Ian McCollum's original choice, a Calico carbine, experienced technical issues. He then polled his patrons, who selected the Hotchkiss Universal for him to use across all 10 stages of the match, despite its competitive drawbacks.

How does the scoring work in the Arizona PCC Championship stages shown?

In the Arizona PCC Championship stages, steel targets must be knocked down to score. Paper targets require at least one hit in the A-zone or two hits anywhere on the target to be considered valid.

What were the main difficulties Ian McCollum encountered during the competition?

Ian McCollum encountered difficulties with the Hotchkiss Universal's non-adjustable sights, leading to aiming challenges. He also experienced malfunctions when bracing the firearm and incurred numerous time penalties for missed long-range shots and poor paper hits.

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