Becoming a Rifleman- Minuteman’s Guide

[@MrSobe00]

Great video, the moa bit is wrong though. 2in at 200 is still 1 moa. 2 moa is 2in at 100

[@trench_grenade]

Correct. I may have misspoke if I said that

[@trench_grenade]

To be clear: 3 inch group at 300m = 1 moa etc I do these in a one take after the gym and work so if I said something crazy that is my bad

[@protow5178]

@trench_grenade Not a big deal. The blocks of instruction take me back to hot summer days trying to stay awake in classroom (quonset hut) with the fans in the top of the windows humming and the instructor droning on about PRC-77 freqs and phase lines. BTW, I don't use anything like a CC, need alt route for donation, thanks! @@trench_grenade

[@user-do1fq8oy9c]

That was a lot of information to be given in one short block. We still love ya!

[@3enzym3]

You didn’t misspeak, you literally wrote it down. 🤷‍♂️

[@OperatorDanger]

I like that “just a civilian” rant. This country was founded by pissed off civilians. Thanks for shining light on this statement. Subbed. 🇺🇸

[@trench_grenade]

Correct 👍

[@TheMattFreeMan]

​@trench_grenade that rant was the deciding factor in hitting that sub button! 😁 Keep up the good work!

[@thelordofthetowels1488]

The tree needs refreshed

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

I’m so glad there’s like minded people out here

[@jonbrooks6522]

I like being just a civilian because I’m underestimated

[@shawnedward]

Thank you. Don't lose motivation. You're going to save lives. This is a righteous act, brother.

[@trench_grenade]

Thanks dude 💪

[@BBEEAATTNNGGUU]

Trench is what a patriot really looks like.

[@tamadrummer001]

Thanks Trench. You are putting out the content too many others are afraid to put out. Wish I could give so much more.

[@trench_grenade]

I appreciate that

[@fire93950]

Thanks for your videos. How do you feel about tacticon armament scopes and sights? Any experience with them. They don’t break the bank and they seem like good quality but would you trust it with your life?

[@luketimmer6108]

​@fire93950 don't get any optics from them. I bought one of the scopes and the red dot. The red dot was fine for a cheap red dot but I'd recommend going with a Romeo 5 at the very bottom end. I can't speak for the durability of the scope but the viewing window of the scope at max power was small as hell. Cheapest I'd go for an optic is primary arms. They are reasonable with price and solid tools. Also don't get a 2nd focal plane. All it's good for is 1 power and max power. If you can't spend enough the get a first focal plane just get a fixed magnification optic. Primary arms has some sweet stuff with trajectory marks on it. Tacticons cases are sweet though. They have this 2 gun case and I love that thing. Mag pouches are decent but mil surplus is technically better for similar price.

[@fire93950]

@@luketimmer6108 thanks you for the info. Helps out a lot.

[@paladin556]

I appreciate the comments about "just a civilian". I can't tell you how many vets I have unsubbed to because they think only vets know how to shoot. Two of my closest friends are vets and I learn a lot of things from them and they learn a lot of things from me. It works mutually.

[@trench_grenade]

Nobody is just a damn civilian

[@03BangBang]

Kinda like reach-arounds, huh? Lol

[@sectorseven07]

GWOT cat here. I like what you're doing for the community. On a more personal note, I'll say I wish I had NCO's like you back in the day. It would've made staying in the Army a lot nicer of a prospect. Keep it up.

[@PastorDaveSwaim]

Just bought an AR with no experience, but my state is trying to make it illegal, so I got one while I can. This introduction has been invaluable! Really great stuff.

[@koozie83]

As a firearms instructor for the last 15 years, I can say with authority that this is excellent instruction - especially in a long form single take setting. Keep it up brother.

[@ninja5672]

This is the proper way to teach technical knowledge. I started using this manner of speaking when I had kids and they reached about 3 years old.

[@jonadams8305]

I think he kind of glossed over it during the malfunction section but the reason you don't put the 1st magazine back in your FLC is because often times it's the magazine causing the malfunction. The magazine feed lips wear out and open up over time, causing problems with how rounds are loaded. If you have a double feed it is almost 100% the magazine, get rid of it.

[@trench_grenade]

Correct 100%

[@PistolsPlayground]

Trench is bringing the heat. His content lately has been 🔥 and shows where his head is at. He's trying to make sure we're ready for minecraft. Thanks Trench.

[@trench_grenade]

Thanks brother

[@PistolsPlayground]

@@trench_grenade no sir, thank you for not wanting us to die in minecraft. I appreciate it.

[@yakovbrod9992]

@@trench_grenade why do lvpo's suck?

[@TruthPrevails24]

minecrafts coming to reality

[@mayormacaw7989]

Well, I showed up for the Stalker Thumb, but stayed for the Minecraft tips.You earned yourself a freaking sub, brother!

[@TheRomanTribune]

This took me straight back to air force BT Being combat ready to defend our country doesn't end when our contract does ! 👍🏻

[@webworksct]

Thanks, good info, solid sop is helpful and is there for a reason, many never get this training.

[@LukeHein-hy8wi]

Thanks for this content. A lot of people needed this video. Lots of people say they want the coming struggle to become reality but do not know the basics or have the basics. I've been sending your videos, hoping friends wake up.

[@TruthPrevails24]

imo, i want it to come because a lot of people in the US need to learn, rhey need to learn what life is, money and medua ruined the world, not just America, just upsets me abt america.

[@BlueJayWaters]

Trench, you have just perfectly demonstrated why YOUR content is essential, and YOU are an essential educator; Watch his trigger finger during the firing portion. Absolutely ZERO muscle movement during his entire presentation working with a live firearm, in an unedited long-form presentation. Out-fucking-standing, Bravo Zulu brother

[@Parker_Fowler]

Loving the basic infantryman style of content you’re putting out.

[@cesarxavier7121]

Thanks for saying that about us civilians .. personally I feel like I failed my country by not serving . But I still got that dog in me 🐕

[@bewbew0016]

You're (I'm assuming) preparing to serve your country and doing so on your own dime and time. If you still feel compelled to serve, consider serving your community with EMS, Fire fighting, Rescue tech, or all of the above. I can promise you, you'll receive good training that is relevant to minecraft (like medical, breaching, team work, chain of command, leadership, learning you can be brave and calm in stressful, sometimes chaotic situations, and seeing brutal, violent injuries). You'll meet some good people and have to count on each other in life and death situations. You'll feel good about what you're doing. I'm not telling you what to do, but I'm throwing it out there as an option and telling you what to expect based on my experience doing it. I don't know what you do now, but it's probably useful in some way, similar to a support role. So, don't look down on yourself or ever think you're lesser than in some way. You're here, learning, preparing, and training to do whatever is necessary, knowing full well that it will be brutal. You're already ahead of most people. Keep working to make yourself awesome at this stuff, brother. Ignore any haters who try to make you feel bad about training. They're either losers or feds.

[@cesarxavier7121]

@bewbew0016 bro thank you I'm definitely gonna consider some of those options! It always been a dream of mine to serve my country I'm 28 now idk if that's too old or not

[@bewbew0016]

@cesarxavier7121 No problem. I mean, if serving in the military is your dream, go for it. You definitely still can. I believe it's the Air Force whose cut-off is 28, but there are waivers for that stuff. If you just want to serve and feel like you're doing something that matters with a higher degree of intensity, then consider my suggestions. It's your life. If you're driven to do something, you should definitely go for it. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do, man.

[@jcook3430]

This dude is a national hero.

[@SeparateSpectre]

🐶Love it when Trench gets firm on doctrine... But seriously, great refresher. Thanks!

[@Longshot762x51]

As a precision rifle guy, sometimes I forget that this isnt common knowlege.

[@trench_grenade]

It’s definitely not

[@Jormmg]

31:25 THANK YOU! I don't own a rifle but the few times I've shot one I struggled with how exactly to align the sight picture. I eventually learned, from EFT of all sources, that the top part of the front sight post is where your bullets are actually going to land. Also, you assigned me like 50 push ups, thanks homie.

[@ConMan1504]

loving the new video lesson format set up like an actual educational class

[@OasisTypeZaku]

This is the video for me. I don't have an auto mod in Minecraft, I got the standard semi-auto. Great stuff, everyone in America should be watching this for the standard infantry.

[@m777howitzer4]

You are a testament to the American people. I stand behind you brother!

[@astronikolai6910]

I can't agree with the DON'T SLAP THE MAG warning enough I did that at a course when the timer was on and there was pressure to perform and smacked a PMAG super hard it went a solid 1/4 inch too deep and damaging the mag and it induced a very unique malfunction that took me and the instructor together 2 minutes to diagnose and repair. Every malfunction my Colt M4 Carbine and my G19 have ever were entirely my fault.

[@riverpeltier9821]

Some guy on KZbin told me “slap the piss out of the mag, don’t baby it! It’s a weapon of war!” The second mag I ever put into an ar15 I had the same malfunction. It was very dangerous and was scary to me being new to semiautomatic rifles. Wish I found this guy when searching for instruction😅

[@SB_SBG]

Nice Video! So refreshing to see teaching. So many channels are all fear porn and the sky is falling. Please do an LPVO’s suck video. Thanks man!

[@trench_grenade]

💪

[@neallawson7112]

I'd like to see that video too

[@zakkbrown9522]

The best Minecraft walkthroughs on this channel❤

[@trench_grenade]

Thanks brother

[@chetgoldstadt8250]

Great motivated video. Other gun tubers are often afraid to admit that many civilians need to know the basics and play to a specific audience d incentive of vets and special operators. You are helping many truly prepare for the SHTF events in the near future. Thanks.

[@kodymasteller4740]

Brother, this was super helpful to me. It’s hard to be a citizen and find good courses on the basics. Thank you again!

[@trench_grenade]

💪

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

I was an 03 11 for 8 years and still enjoy a refresher course glad I found your channel brother

[@matthewczarnecki8962]

Thanks!

[@ChineseChicken1]

Trench just coined the phrase "Fudd Blaster" 😂

[@jhutch1470]

Wow, that just sounds like Taco Tuesday.

[@CasperTroy-g3x]

Nice Video. You are making the coming theater safer for everyone.

[@graybeardsage]

🐶 Joined the patreon. Let's have that LPVOs suck video! I have one on my 9mm pcc training rifle but thinking about going a different route on the 5.56 battle rifle (just using irons for now). 5 dollars a month to support your channel is a no brainer even for retired USAF.

[@Dyllon-rm7ol]

The 556 is a carbine still, 308 is the battle rifle or 30-06 for example.

[@graybeardsage]

@@Dyllon-rm7ol Lol.. Let's break this down. 16" barrel= rifle. It's the "gun" I would use in battle and its mine... Hence "my battle rifle". Fudd much? 🤪 But thanks for the correction in my use of terminology. BTW, if you're using a 30.06, 5 round hunting rifle as a "battle rifle" you're wrong 🤣

[@Dyllon-rm7ol]

@dogcharmer69 lmao, do fudds have a new definition or something since it use to or is it a word ya toss around like leftist with "muh racism" its just correct terminology from a nit-picky quartermaster. No I'm inlove with my AR 10 with extended mags, ya know a real battle rifle, would love to rock a FAL but shine expensive. I only pick up 30-06 if I want to hit something past 800 but don't usually carry a bolt unless it's a extra ya know.

[@Profacy15]

This was an awesome review/overview. One of your best instructionals yet.

[@Pompomgrenade]

Glad I pulled out the 20-in A2

[@DurzoBlint178]

Bro...don't lose motivation! You are pumping out some of the best 2A content on youtube. Real instruction for everyday minutemen. Instant subscribe for the "dirty civilian" appreciation🫡 Call bro Makima the way he's got us barking for him...WOOF WOOF 🐶

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Joined! I'm an older 0311 and 13 Fox , sorry about what ya went through recently, but on the other hand, your using your free time now trying to prepare the general population and its always good to for guys like me , I work for a Sheriff's department in a small town, I can utilize this on the job and at home

[@theprairieshepherd-2697]

Man he’s good, your work is truly concise; I haven’t seen quality work in a long time in this new age

[@ninja5672]

Love the video. I may have to make a patreon account to support you. I currently use Subscribestar for supporting Brassfacts. I needed to point out, I think you made an error on the MOA section at 34:55 : 1in at 100m is close to 1MOA (1in at 100 yards is closer), but 2in at 200m and 3in at 300m would both also be about 1MOA. A 4MOA gun should theoretically hit within a 16in circle at 400yards/365meters.

[@trench_grenade]

Correct

[@seabass7601]

Please do an LPVO video if you have the time, I'm sure we all will appreciate it

[@sea-2366]

This info is freakin sold gold. Thanks TG

[@jd43tv56]

I've spent $5 on the patreon this week and it's already saved me $3,000 on an MP5 that I will always lust over but never ever own, and another $1,200ish on the 7.5" AR15 I was gonna build in it's place... your program is truly priceless for someone on my level who can now confidently dive into the fundamentals here daily without having to go down some schitzo rabbit hole, attempting to vet my own source over and over again.. thanks Trench!

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

The fact that the mp5 paid for its tooling decades ago and is an $800 smg AT BEST, yet it took HK many decades to release an overpriced mp5 to us lowly civilians means I'll never own one either. I've shot one full auto and there are VASTLY better options out there; aside from the laughable pricing.

[@jd43tv56]

Yeah but my GI Joe had one and it was sweet!!! @@hektoerdonovan2121

[@MathewV0317]

The Barney style instruction was giving me some flash backs. Keep pushing Trench. Thanks for the Minecraft refresher.

[@thethirdculture]

Great block of instruction as well as delivery. You can never be too good for the fundamentals. I think a lot of ppl want to get into more advanced forms of marksmanship in the SHTF scenario (for good reason) but can neglect keeping the foundation fresh. Thanks for your service🫡

[@garyrawlinson3776]

This guy breached containment, he thought we wouldn't notice

[@GeoffreyFlanders]

A minute of angle comes from dividing a circle into the 360 parts called degrees, then dividing these by 60 to get minutes. These can then be divided again by 60 to get seconds of arc. A minute of angle creates a cone that expands in proportion to the distance, being 1 inch at 100 yds and 10 inches at 1000 yds. It comes from the formula (2*pi)/(360*60)*(36*100), the distance of a minute of angle on a unit circle times the distance to 100 yds in inches.

[@JeffCaffey]

Yes!!! I decided I'd check the comments before telling him he's wrong about MOA - to see if anyone explained it more eloquently than I would. There's a bunch of great info in here, but when making an instructional video calling out people for being freaking stupid - then it makes sense to have your own facts straight. (No matter if 1" @ 100yds, 2" @ 200yds, 3" @ 300yds, etc... those are all still just 1 MOA.)

[@JohnMichael-to8cb]

Way over-complicated...try this: PI/3

[@Boanerges27]

This is great content man! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The world needs more dudes like you. Glad youre on our side.

[@strangerONE99]

This information is gold…thank you Trench!!!

[@gr8gmblr]

Great stuff. I don't have a machine gun like you have. I have one made in Russia, so i just used a broom stick to mimic your moves, i used my voice to copy your clicks and noises....

[@boneharvester_eth4021]

Pure platinum words and content in today video. - But how do LPVOs suck? The Trijicon VCOG is on eagle eye status.

[@dependablekit5500]

Great information I have been real happy using the 36-300 yard zero for my gas guns keep up the great work!!!!

[@cjgames001]

Im convinced this content will be among the first shown to freedom forces after the great reset...Godspeed to you Mr. Trench

[@KCnoSurrender]

Wasn’t expecting much as this is the first time I’ve seen your channel. I already knew the majority of what you covered in this video but the way you presented it and with passion made me want to continue until the end. I did learn a thing or two so thank you. Question: WHY is the nose to charging handle “wrong?” Is it not a reference point for consistency? Legit asking. I follow quite a few instructors on KZbin and a few guntubers, but I’m not gonna lie…you’re the first one, and after only one video, that I’m highly considering subscribing to your Patreon.

[@markmatteucci6552]

This channel is incredibly informative I fucking love it, just gettin into this shit and I can’t turn it off

[@jimcalifwin3760]

Thanks . Almost like back in Basic. You are very good.

[@KnightsUnion]

Rrrr RUF RUF WERE MY DOGS AT! (my inner DMX came out)

[@aricalaniz]

🐕 Funny thing is, I was wearing my rifle before I even clicked the video

[@562handsomemike]

Shot caller coin is kinda baller…well done sir.

[@buckeyeblaster]

Watched a few of your videos for the first time, I love your no bullshit, right to the meat and potatoes approach. This information is really critical right now, thank you! Just sub'd.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

Thanks Mr.Trench.

[@TDOC.99]

You’re killing it my guy!!

[@pewpewbbqs]

I'm really glad I found this channel, awesome content. Can't wait to see the LPVO video since I just bought one lol

[@Deadbolt412]

Commenting for the algorithm. Thanks for the time dude.

[@jimnsueh]

Love the content, your the kinda teacher that id want personally, no kid gloves, very much be a man style. its how I learn Best.

[@WearilyCorrect]

I do my best not to be critical, but very few seem to get the zero part correct... The whole 50yd = 200yd zero ONLY works for 55gr from a 16" and even then you need to verify. 50yd = 200yd does NOT work with just any other combinations. Your best bet is to do a 50yd zero and then perfect/verify at 200yd and then verify back at 50yd if you made adjustments. A 200yd zero has a better probability of being dead on at 50yds then vice versa. You can use a ballistic calculator for a good start to zeroing but you need to actually do it in the real world. My ideal zero is the Point Blank Range Zero this gives you the smallest vertical change for your desired distance, mine is from 0-300yds. For my 10.3" with 77gr, that is a 30yd zero. That gives me +5.6" at the highest point and -5.4" at the lowest point (11" of total difference) with 300yds, so I can just "Kentucky windage" a little bit to be close at any point within that range. Whichever one you do, please go to the range and verify your hits. I was able to find velocities for my loads and run them through a ballistic calculator to get me started, but you don't need to. You can just write down and track the elevation change every 50yds or so to see how your load in your gun is behaving. You can use that to experiment with a ballistic calculator to match up your real world experience with a velocity and then refine/verify, refine/verify, etc from there.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

💯% Brother. Teaching Truth Matters Greatly.

[@TDOC.99]

Another comment for the algorithm! Thanks for sharing this information again!

[@TDOC.99]

Some people will think this is very simple information.. but it’s not simple. It’s being safe and secure..

[@charomorris]

I am now educated, thank you. I am also now curious why LPVO's suck.

[@willieeverett8978]

Great video, I'm still keeping my lpvo. I had a dot and magnifier and wasn't a fan but it could have been the ones I was using. I'm going to try a better set.

[@tf841]

Thank you, I would love to see the LPVO vid!

[@theodorebowie4264]

Thank you sir please never stop

[@seabass7601]

Everything is awesome, love the delivery of real truths keep it up brother love the channel and all of your content thank you and God bless

[@TheGunSmith]

Also jsyk depending on your optic will determine where and how you need to zero your rifle. But always confirm at distance

[@trench_grenade]

Incorrect. That’s why there is a bullet drop compensator

[@TheGunSmith]

@trench_grenade not all optics have a BDC system

[@TheGunSmith]

​@trench_grenade Also, some optics bdc reticles are specific to caliber and distance

[@Hughmanity80]

A good man.

[@CallofWar5]

I strongly recommend the 100 yard zero. Less holds to memorize at all effective ranges out to 300. You have to remember your height over bore like for every other setup when in close. But 200 is only a 2" drop and 300 one can simply aim for neck height and drop rounds into center mass ~8"). 25 yard zeroes require you to remember various hold unders that get very pronounced at the 100 -250 yard range which are very typical engagement distances (terrain dependent of course), and these are very favorable ambush distances for the average minutman who's trained their marksmanship. The new pvp update coming to minecraft will be wild, simplify things for yourselves

[@ConMan1504]

yup, and the bigger factor, 90% of modern optics drop marks are for 100m or 100 yard zeroes

[@samduffy7628]

Shotgun Minuteman when? Love your shotgun load out video

[@GarrettBradfordTX]

Trench been watching Yellowstone 🤠😂. Great video bro!

[@TheGunSmith]

Between the song and the HANG he was definitely targeting marines in this video 😂

[@A_MAN_and_HIS_DOG]

Brother 8” with a suppressor performs great with the right ammo obviously not ball !

[@remington7009]

Great video waiting for the advanced class!

[@AllenBlankenship-bw9iv]

Great video There was times when I was like duh everybody knows this but i Forget there is People just starting out.

[@ZachL14]

Thank you for this. Keep up the content. It's helping me and many others I'm sure.

[@SwampFox101-sj6ul]

Thank you for the intel really informative easely read wish all this was taught in Vietnam prior to at least ot was trial and error so many of the 16 were jamming.

[@ChristianBarnette]

Would love the lpvo’s suck video!!

[@matthewczarnecki8962]

You are outstanding. The best instructor on You Tube. Thank you. I sent you $5.00. You my friend should be very wealthy for the knowledge you're sharing. Keep serving your country and fellow butt kickers.

[@allanjarnagin3540]

God this is such a Marine block of instruction. ❤

[@lochlansmith7096]

Thank you Trench

[@evilboy4fr]

Broke-ass Canadian & new subscriber here. Going to be playing catch up for a while & figuring out how to apply the general principles to a Tula SKS 😜🍻

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Solid refresher

[@tweller1776]

🐕 "pretend to render aide". I cracked up so hard at that! Good block of instruction Trench! Hang in there, headed to patreon.

[@trench_grenade]

Thanks brother

[@ozarkhillbilly1431]

Good video trench. Hope video doesn’t get deleted by the KZbin gods.

[@jaybot7813]

When out at the range a few years back I experienced 4 light strikes in a row where the rounds did not go off !!! I Inspected the rounds I could see where the firing pin struck the back of the rounds but they didn't go off!!! I also noticed that it looked like the head of the rounds had sunkin in to the brass cases quite farther then they should be !!! What the heck??? I thought.... so after cycling four misfees in a row the 5th one finely went into Battery correctly so I thought everything was fine I could see no Obstruction and everything looked normal until I pulled the trigger!!! My AR-15 the blew up in my arms sending Shrap metal out of the magazine feeding port into my left form!! Wonding me .... I still do not know why this happened if there was some type of barrel obstruction. Or what? I sent it off to the gun dealer. I bought it from and they never did. Tell me what the failure was they did replace my rifle though

[@Maddtommy2025]

I like this guy

[@petemitchell8161]

Directions unclear, ND’d into neighbor’s house, cops are pulling up… please advise

[@jonbrooks6522]

Be a man

[@skylarg5928]

Thank you for passing this knowledge on! 🐶

[@FinnaGetCozy]

I appreciate your videos...as soon as I move out of this tent I'll hit up your patreon

[@Hovard1669]

Trench, this video took me back to 1987 at Ft McClellan. Yes Drill Sergeant! lol Good video and good basic info for anyone to learn from. Note to self: DO NOT call it a dust cover! LMAO