{"podcast":{"title":"Birdshot Podcast","slug":"birdshot-podcast-441864","podcast_index_feed_id":441864,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/TSOL3508322204","website_url":"https://birdshotpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b5fdbd90-8daa-11ec-867d-ab06db8eed08/image/714f9e2861e54ac51705426c80f44463.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Nick Larson","episode_count":354,"summary":"Birdshot Podcast, presented by onX Hunt and hosted by Nick Larson, is where upland hunters come together. Each week we share conversations that connect the people, stories, and traditions of wingshooting—from bird dogs and shotguns to the birds and landscapes that bring us back season after season.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T20:19:52.127926+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birdshot-podcast-441864"},"episode":{"title":"#349 | Red Dot Sights for Turkey Guns with Greg Maher","slug":"349-red-dot-sights-for-turkey-guns-with-greg-maher","published_at":"2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birdshot-podcast-441864/349-red-dot-sights-for-turkey-guns-with-greg-maher","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birdshot-podcast-441864","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSOL6491455474.mp3?updated=1776393842","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSOL6491455474.mp3?updated=1776393842","summary":"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 Person…","meta_description":"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 fr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4286,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/birdshot-podcast-441864/episodes/349-red-dot-sights-for-turkey-guns-with-greg-maher/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/birdshot-podcast-441864/349-red-dot-sights-for-turkey-guns-with-greg-maher.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}