WILD HOGS! Harleys & Hunting! Buttons, bits, and cold weather

Another sunny Montana day… Wingman Tony and I decided to take our two loves one this trip!  That’s right… Medal Detectors and Harleys… we packed all our stuff on my bike and put on about fifty layers of clothes…

We headed out before the sun came up – and promptly froze our tails off… the speeds were kept to below 50mph which kept the temps at about 0 - 5 degrees because of the wind chill at 50 mph.

Do not try this at home!  We are professionals!

Our first stop was for some much needed hot coffee about the same time the sun came up… it had warmed to a sweltering 26 degrees without the wind chill…



Arriving at the button fields we unpacked and assembled the detectors…



The first find was a first for either of us! Tony found a trigger, but we don’t know what it’s from… just that we think it’s a pistol trigger…



Then true to form and leaving me in the dust Tony dug the first eagle button for the day…



Tony detecting in a cloudless Big Sky country… Priceless!



I found the next eagle button… cuff sized… awesome! 



Here I am enjoying the moment… it had warmed up nicely… and I sunburned my head!



After tons of nails and crape’… I dug my first .50-70 shell…



Tony’s second eagle button… in three pieces…



I followed with a great knapsack hook… not a common dig here…



Here are the rest of my finds…

Part 2 -

This lead chunk weighs in at about three pounds… and is stamped with “THE RAYMOND TRA - - - ?”  Pretty cool…



After a great day in the field we mounted our trusty steeds for a warm and fantastic ride home… there’s no better way to spend the day!



As always… thanks for looking! 

Nice button and Harleys, looks like you guys had a fun time.
Way to be adventurous.

Two things.....full leathers & congrats on the finds! 

Smitty

PS-don't forget to cover the oil coolers in the cold  ;)

Now that's a new way to get to a site.  Great hunt.  I was in Montana back in June.  Beautiful!

Nice finds ! Very nice cuff button.Keep poundin' that site.It looks like your getting the same cool weather as up here in Canada.Motorcycling weather is just about over for this year.I sold my old Ironhead Sportster this spring and bought me a brand new Moto Guzzi Griso 1100.How do carry your metal detector on your bike ?God Bless and HH...Panz

Nice finds ! Very nice cuff button.Keep poundin' that site.It looks like your getting the same cool weather as up here in Canada.Motorcycling weather is just about over for this year.I sold my old Ironhead Sportster this spring and bought me a brand new Moto Guzzi Griso 1100.How do carry your metal detector on your bike ?God Bless and HH...Panz

We break down the detectors and pack 'em in my bags... along with the other needed stuff.

Have fun with theat Moto Guzzi!

Grear pics and post Jim and nice finds.

Nice lookin Hogs!  Even prettier Eagle Buttons!!!!!! ;)  That knapsack hook isn't toooo shabby either!  Great digs my friend.  Thanks for the pics.  That lead piece is VERY interesting.  Over here, a lead piece that BIG would be a sabot off of a shell.  Would definitely be interested in what that is.  The trigger was a great find as well.  That field is a very lucrative spot Jim.  Good job buddy!!! ;) ;) ;)

looks like a great time.pic reminds me of when i lived in sidney, big sky country forsure.congrats on the finds

Great post Jim.
Man, you guys are as crazy as "The Berg" guys hunting in that cold. 
We're still is the 80's here in NC. (sorry)
Congrats on the finds Guys.
I never knew you had a twin brother Jim. (picture #10) 
-MM-

Great bunch of finds !!!!!!!!!!!!

Neat finds Jim, WTG!!!
But, I'm too busy looking at those very nice bikes... My cousin just bought him a new Custome Softtail and brought it by for me to see yesterday evening... I wasn't going to post any pics here on the forum, but you talked me into it...

My Cousin's New Softtail

Continued good luck, & Happy hunting~

Over here, a lead piece that BIG would be a sabot off of a shell.  Would definitely be interested in what that is.  The trigger was a great find as well.  That field is a very lucrative spot Jim.  Good job buddy!!! ;) ;) ;)

It's squished, and I think was hallow at one time.... I'll post it in "What is it?"

I liked the bikes the most. ;) Jim, you are very zesty, cute, and cool in those pics. Pee-wee Evans is proud of you, buddy!

Awesome finds Jim!

It's been years since I been in Big Sky country, your pics make me wish I could get back there again.

Nice post MJ, I'm sure it was a great day out! HH, Mike

Riding & digging. . . that is the best of both worlds!

That trigger is cool, I'd love to find something like that.

Keep safe & HH!

Montana , the landscape is truely beautiful The digs are great  The Harleys are to to COOL > and did anyone ever tell you that you favor a younger Sean Connery  ;)

CD -

I don't think so... LOL... you tell me! 



BTW - The sun was in my eyes... 

Fantastic post, Jim.  As Nick stated in his post...thanks for the sharing the adventures of Montana Jim & Wingman Tony.  What a day, a cold ride, cool finds couldn't ask for anything better.  Man, you look zesty in your chaps!!  I'll have to tell you of my long ride in the freezing weather...6 hrs.  Warmed up by leaning on deli counters and using the blowers in the restrooms.  Anyway, look what I found searching the www...

 ;) RR

Looks like you two had yet another FANTASTIC day.  So...how many eagle buttons are we pushing now?  150? 

I see you've cloned yourself so that you can hunt twice as much ground.  EXCELLENT idea!  I wish I had thought of this earlier.  I coulda used the help locating some old house sites by myself earlier this year.  Only problem is that you'd have to kill off the clone after the hunt to nab his finds 

Cheers,

Buckleboy

Montana , the landscape is truely beautiful The digs are great  The Harleys are to to COOL > and did anyone ever tell you that you favor a younger Sean Connelly  ;)

CD... Thanks   I was hoping you were thinking Sean Connery...

I don't think so... LOL... you tell me! 

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BTW - The sun was in my eyes... 

YES !! We need to find you an agent !!

Nice pictures

great Movie 

Bet you were doing this the whole ride back!!!!!

GRRREAT pictures!!!!!!!!! OH...and nice finds too!  ;)

It don't get any better ! WTG guys,great ride,great finds.

1.  Levis and chaps...... 

2.  Two of you?  I'll take the one on the right.   

3.  Finds??  What finds??  There were finds?? 

Drooly MacDroolsalot 

I liked the bikes the most. ;) Jim, you are very zesty, cute, and cool in those pics. Pee-wee Evans is proud of you, buddy!

Even Kirky is astounded by your zestiness! 

1.  Levis and chaps...... 

2.  Two of you?  I'll take the one on the right.   

3.  Finds??  What finds??  There were finds?? 

Drooly MacDroolsalot 

Handsome men...metal detecting...beautiful county...Harley's....Life doesnt get much better for us Tnet Gals.....What did you find? ;)

Since all the women are "hitting" on you, I guess I will, too. Jim, you are sexy...chaps...Bounty Hunter...Mon-tan-ya weatha...but-tins...did you find anything? ;)

Keep the passion high!

Pee-wee Evans

Since all the women are "hitting" on you, I guess I will, too. Jim, you are sexy...chaps...Bounty Hunter...Mon-tan-ya weatha...but-tins...did you find anything? ;)

Keep the passion high!

Pee-wee Evans

Gloves Pee Wee... not mittens...

So um - whatcha doing tonight?  LOL

Thanks ladies... you definetly make T-Net the place to be! 

Since all the women are "hitting" on you, I guess I will, too. Jim, you are sexy...chaps...Bounty Hunter...Mon-tan-ya weatha...but-tins...did you find anything? ;)

Keep the passion high!

Pee-wee Evans

Gloves Pee Wee... not mittens...

So um - whatcha doing tonight?  LOL

Thanks ladies... you definetly make T-Net the place to be! 

Oh, my brother pointed out the gloves, which I thought were mittens. hahaha

I am going to see a movie tonight. ;)

 Montana Jim, thanks for another great finds and post.  And thanks for taking the time to put together such a professional looking photo presentation.

I also agree, it doesn't get any sexier than two rugged harley dudes swinging datectas in the dreamy skies of Mon-tan-ya!   Jim, KirkPA and I would not want to get in your way on the datecting field; you could easily snap our scrawny analog detectors over our scrawny bodies.

zoyster

I also agree, it doesn't get any sexier than two rugged harley dudes swinging datectas in the dreamy skies of Mon-tan-ya!   Jim, KirkPA and I would not want to get in your way on the datecting field; you could easily snap our scrawny analog detectors over our scrawny bodies.

zoyster

zoy - yer killin me.   

Between Tony and I we have 45 years of cop experience... sherrif's department and military... it smart of you to recognize age and experience over youth and brawn.

Actually... I wish I had my youth back... just a little...

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

 Montana Jim, thanks for another great finds and post.  And thanks for taking the time to put together such a professional looking photo presentation.

Thanks a ton Ant... I appreciate yer response.  Find any more of those 5 foot deap bullets?

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

I agree with Jim, Kirk and Zoy--on all accounts (including the breaking of the detectors across your heads LOL!)  Anyhow, YES you guys need to carry your camera with you--I want to see action shots of you dudes hunting, and I'm sure you'll want to photograph the moment when ya start to pull more coppas out of that tavern (early LC is still my prediction--remember?).

Regards,

Buckleboy

I also agree, it doesn't get any sexier than two rugged harley dudes swinging datectas in the dreamy skies of Mon-tan-ya!   Jim, KirkPA and I would not want to get in your way on the datecting field; you could easily snap our scrawny analog detectors over our scrawny bodies.

zoyster

zoy - yer killin me.   

Between Tony and I we have 45 years of cop experience... sherrif's department and military... it smart of you to recognize age and experience over youth and brawn.

Actually... I wish I had my youth back... just a little...

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

Yes, KirkPA and I have been talking about bringing the "good" camera to our sites.  My only concern is exposing the camera to really cold temperatures.  Usually, when we start detecting, we don't stop for about 6 hours, so the camera would be sitting off to the side of the field getting all cold and that kind of stuff. 

The next thing you know he will be riding that Harley in a KILT.... ... ;)...
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I hope he waits till next summer, lol...

Great finds and great pics. Do you find many coins in the button fields? Have a good one Sean!

                                                DANGLANGLEY

I also agree, it doesn't get any sexier than two rugged harley dudes swinging datectas in the dreamy skies of Mon-tan-ya!   Jim, KirkPA and I would not want to get in your way on the datecting field; you could easily snap our scrawny analog detectors over our scrawny bodies.

zoyster

zoy - yer killin me.   

Between Tony and I we have 45 years of cop experience... sherrif's department and military... it smart of you to recognize age and experience over youth and brawn.

Actually... I wish I had my youth back... just a little...

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

Yes, KirkPA and I have been talking about bringing the "good" camera to our sites.  My only concern is exposing the camera to really cold temperatures.  Usually, when we start detecting, we don't stop for about 6 hours, so the camera would be sitting off to the side of the field getting all cold and that kind of stuff. 

Doesnt affect it at all....I hunt in extreme cold weather  and always take the camera. Have hunted in 20 below and taken pics outside in much colder with extreme wind chills . Dont worry about it .The new digitals are amazing ....Lens is covered until you turn it on so pics turn out fine. Carry it on a strap around your neck and put it inside your shirt.
Cant wait to see  the pics of your digging sites .

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Great Pictures!
Nice Finds.
Keep up the great posts.

I also agree, it doesn't get any sexier than two rugged harley dudes swinging datectas in the dreamy skies of Mon-tan-ya!   Jim, KirkPA and I would not want to get in your way on the datecting field; you could easily snap our scrawny analog detectors over our scrawny bodies.

zoyster

zoy - yer killin me.   

Between Tony and I we have 45 years of cop experience... sherrif's department and military... it smart of you to recognize age and experience over youth and brawn.

Actually... I wish I had my youth back... just a little...

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

Yes, KirkPA and I have been talking about bringing the "good" camera to our sites.  My only concern is exposing the camera to really cold temperatures.  Usually, when we start detecting, we don't stop for about 6 hours, so the camera would be sitting off to the side of the field getting all cold and that kind of stuff. 

Doesnt affect it at all....I hunt in extreme cold weather  and always take the camera. Have hunted in 20 below and taken pics outside in much colder with extreme wind chills . Dont worry about it .The new digitals are amazing ....Lens is covered until you turn it on so pics turn out fine. Carry it on a strap around your neck and put it inside your shirt.
Cant wait to see  the pics of your digging sites .

I am probably going to get a carrying case for the camera prior to the weekend.  Therefore, get ready for some KirkPA and zoyboy adventures to be featured on tnet in the next few weeks.

zoyster

It really was a great day of detectin... you guys need to be posting more pics of you in the fields!

I agree with Jim, Kirk and Zoy--on all accounts (including the breaking of the detectors across your heads LOL!)  Anyhow, YES you guys need to carry your camera with you--I want to see action shots of you dudes hunting, and I'm sure you'll want to photograph the moment when ya start to pull more coppas out of that tavern (early LC is still my prediction--remember?).

Regards,

Buckleboy

I agree Zoy.  We all want to see more pics of you and Kirk and Paco in action.   And by the way.  Great post Montana Jim.!

The next thing you know he will be riding that Harley in a KILT.... ... ;)...

Do you find many coins in the button fields?
                                                DANGLANGLEY
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Nope...

Tony found an 1868 shield nickel last month, ane one other period dime...

I've found only one period coin - an 1877 seated dime.

When we find a coin our hearts just about stop!

[your mittens]

Yes, KirkPA and I have been talking about bringing the "good" camera to our sites.  My only concern is exposing the camera to really cold temperatures.  Usually, when we start detecting, we don't stop for about 6 hours, so the camera would be sitting off to the side of the field getting all cold and that kind of stuff. 

Zoyboy, Just slide the camera inside your mittens when you're not using it!  LOL 

[your mittens]

Yes, KirkPA and I have been talking about bringing the "good" camera to our sites.  My only concern is exposing the camera to really cold temperatures.  Usually, when we start detecting, we don't stop for about 6 hours, so the camera would be sitting off to the side of the field getting all cold and that kind of stuff. 

Just slide the camera inside your mittens when you're not using it!  LOL

Mittens are way warmer than gloves...

It's true...

In gloves...Body heat is "SEPERATED" by the finger thingies....In Mittens Body heat is "COMPOUNDED"...Cuz the fingers are living together and happily ever after in their warm cozy home...

While very true... it's hard to brake and shift with mittens. It takes two hands and two feet to fly on a bike... the dexterity is required.