#349 | Red Dot Sights for Turkey Guns with Greg Maher

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson sits down with Greg Maher of Meadow Creek Mounts for a conversation about the practical shift from traditional beads to optics in the turkey woods. They dig into the engineering behind rib-mounted sights, the "equalizer" effect of a red dot on gun fit, and why seeing more of the bird is a significant advantage when the shot counts. Greg Maher is an engineer and a lifer in the turkey woods with over 20 years of experience. After identifying a need for better optic placement on shotguns that weren't originally drilled and tapped, he launched Meadow Creek Mounts in 2020. Based in South Carolina, Greg is a dedicated public land hunter who has pursued turkeys in over 20 states, bringing a perspective focused on gear reliability and the "why" behind every piece of equipment in his vest. Expect to Learn: Why a red dot acts as an "equalizer" for head position and consistency in the field. The technical differences between open and enclosed reflex sights and how they handle the elements. Why mounting an optic on the rib provides a superior field of view compared to receiver mounts. A practical "one-shot" method for zeroing your optic to save on expensive TSS ammunition. How to use a bore laser and a reference sheet to ensure your zero hasn't shifted during travel. Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:02:46] – Greg Maher and Meadow Creek Mounts in a Nutshell [00:07:02] – From Beads to Red Dots: The "Aha" Moment in the Woods [00:15:39] – The Engineering of Rib Mounts vs. Receiver Mounts [00:21:47] – Understanding Reflex Sights, Astigmatism, and Reticle Options [00:31:32] – Battery Life, "Shake Awake," and Avoiding "Amazon Specials" [00:40:55] – Step-by-Step: Zeroing and Patterning for Precision [00:50:07] – Greg’s Personal Setup: The Mossberg SA-20 and Hand-Loaded TSS [00:56:41] – Red Dots for Wingshooting? [01:00:27] – Perspective on "Slams" and Returning to the Spring Woods [01:04:36] – Where to Find Greg and Closing Thoughts Follow The Guest, Greg Maher: Website: https://meadowcreekmounts.com/ Email: Greg@MeadowCreekMounts.com Follow the Host, Nick: Instagram: @birdshot.podcast Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com Listening Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/17EVUDJPwR2iJggzhLYil7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdshot-podcast/id1288308609 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkIF3w6P9rkuciwX-jEMG3g SUPPORT Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% on https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app Use Promo Code | BSP10 to save 10% on https://meadowcreekmounts.com/ Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on https://trulockchokes.com/ The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: https://www.onxmaps.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices