The MS261 is here!!

[2000ssm6]

I spot flaws on that blower. The fuel lines and throttle cable is exposed to the elements, will surely get ripped or torn off ,LOLOLOLOLOLOL How does it handle, oh hell nevermind, LOL

I knew you were going to see these sooner or later, LOL. It was a deal I could not pass up. I really wanted a FS250 and BR600 but these were in real good shape for the $$$.

The 8001 is heavy, no doubt. I haven't used a 600 but for 15-20 minutes but their power seems to be somewhat equal. The vibes are felt more on the 8001 and I don't like the throttle control. Other than those grips, I can live with it. Both the 8001 and 600 want to twist your body at WOT, I need to gain some weight I guess.:biggrinbounce2:

The trimmer seems to be fine. It's killed a few saplings so far but will really get used in the summer.

 

[parrisw]

I love internet experts, most especially ones who know all there is to know about the MS261, and havent even layed hands on one. The only one here, who is "Qualified" to comment on said saw, is the OP, and the two other folks who have ran it. End of story. Who gives a flying flip about what any "Specs" say. Until you have layed hands on it, put it in wood, I could give a crap about what you have to say about the MS261........Yes, this is a RANT!!!!

Agreed. Nuff said.

 

[2000ssm6]

Your new pet is already behind bieng heavier, the same thing you Koolaid drinkers used to slander the 346 about.

It had better be significantly faster and as responsive, and not just the margin of chain or a knot either way, or it's still the loser.

I was hoping the 261 was going to be setting a new mark, but so far it has failed to even reach the existing one.

Somebody has to push Husky and Dolmar to raise the bar.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

9.6 ounces Yote!! LOL. This is the first 261 to hit the scene and has already left a mark. A mark on the 346 that is. You and Troll keep the FOS comments up. I expected a little more from you but I guess I was worng. Oh well....

Can't wait for my 261!!!!!:chainsawguy:

 

[parrisw]

The muffler mod results are in. This cant is solid Oak, and measures about 10"x11". The cuts times are indeed faster with the muffler mod, but there's more to it than that. When bone stock, pushing on it resulted in slower cut times. Now that the muffler is modded, it has the torque and actually cuts faster with a heavier load. We have it tuned to 14K both stock and muffler modded, so not a lot of WOT RPMs were found, but it definately picked up torque in the cut, to the tune of 10-12%. Not bad at all!

Looks good Brad. Man your hardcore, cutting cookies in the night with a flashlight!! LOL

 

[THALL10326]

Your new pet is already behind bieng heavier, the same thing you Koolaid drinkers used to slander the 346 about.

It had better be significantly faster and as responsive, and not just the margin of chain or a knot either way, or it's still the loser.

I was hoping the 261 was going to be setting a new mark, but so far it has failed to even reach the existing one.

Somebody has to push Husky and Dolmar to raise the bar.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

Your flapping them jaws awful hard there. Fact is the 261 doesn't have to do much of anything to put a hurtin on the rest where it counts. Remember ole wise one 10 261's will outcut 1 5110 and 2 346's. Sorry to awake you from your dream but your snoring was annoying,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[2000ssm6]

The muffler mod results are in. This cant is solid Oak, and measures about 10"x11". The cuts times are indeed faster with the muffler mod, but there's more to it than that. When bone stock, pushing on it resulted in slower cut times. Now that the muffler is modded, it has the torque and actually cuts faster with a heavier load. We have it tuned to 14K both stock and muffler modded, so not a lot of WOT RPMs were found, but it definately picked up torque in the cut, to the tune of 10-12%. Not bad at all!


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Cutting in the dark. CAD at it's finest.

 

[THALL10326]

I knew you were going to see these sooner or later, LOL. It was a deal I could not pass up. I really wanted a FS250 and BR600 but these were in real good shape for the $$$.

The 8001 is heavy, no doubt. I haven't used a 600 but for 15-20 minutes but their power seems to be somewhat equal. The vibes are felt more on the 8001 and I don't like the throttle control. Other than those grips, I can live with it. Both the 8001 and 600 want to twist your body at WOT, I need to gain some weight I guess.:biggrinbounce2:

The trimmer seems to be fine. It's killed a few saplings so far but will really get used in the summer.

I forgives ya, I'm not brand bias like Troll. Put a guard on that trimmer and keep the TINY gearbox greased, you may get three years out of it. Not sure if a Stihl gearhead will fit that shaft but when it goes out I'll send you one,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[blsnelling]

A couple engine specs are in. Compression is 161 PSI on it's second tank of fuel. Squish is a HUGE .040"+. It doesn't measure on my solder. That just means more easy gains

 

[blsnelling]

I hadn't planned on it, but I threw the same B&C on this 026 I have here. It's a very good running 026, with none of the carburetion problems that I seem to run into with them. It's 20-22% slower than the new MS261.


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[2000ssm6]

I forgives ya, I'm not brand bias like Troll. Put a guard on that trimmer and keep the TINY gearbox greased, you may get three years out of it. Not sure if a Stihl gearhead will fit that shaft but when it goes out I'll send you one,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

LOL, don't make me sell it and get a FS250.:hmm3grin2orange: I'm going to order the guard soon, just need some time to stop by the dealer.

 

[dingeryote]

Your flapping them jaws awful hard there. Fact is the 261 doesn't have to do much of anything to put a hurtin on the rest where it counts. Remember ole wise one 10 261's will outcut 1 5110 and 2 346's. Sorry to awake you from your dream but your snoring was annoying,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Ah yes. The Stihl happy meal theory.
Sell 50 gazillion soy and worm burgers and declare them better than Moms Roast beef because they sell better.

Problem with that theory is, it only applies to those who sell the things.
The rest of us actually have to use them.

On another note, I only run one saw at a time.
Your numbers are meaningless to any end user with brain development past Herd instinct.

Ford Escorts racked up a million times more miles than Corvette in the same years.
By your definition, the Escort is the better car.LOL!!!!

Are you trying to say that Stihl is the Ford Escort of saws?
The Bic Mac of the nutrition world?:hmm3grin2orange:

LOL!!!
Ya keep selling those McStihls Tommy.
I'll swing through the drive through when i'm in a hurry and need to make a terd and don't mind the trots.

Are you the Ronald McStihl of sawdom? LOL!!!
All them Fat kids with greasy fingers sitting on your lap, with 2000 dressed up as the sawburgler running around swiping 200T's when you ain't looking? LOL!!!

I hope ya sell truckloads of them. LOL!!
Somebodys gotta.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[2000ssm6]

A couple engine specs are in. Compression is 161 PSI on it's second tank of fuel. Squish is a HUGE .040"+. It doesn't measure on my solder. That just means more easy gains

161psi and .040"+??? Dang

 

[Cedarkerf]

Nice preview Brad.

Wow ounces and fractions of seconds:hmm3grin2orange::crazy1:

50cc saw not normally considerd a production saw.

I have some ideas on handleing for Roush racing that I think would improve their handling Ive seen pics of their cars.:crazy1:

After using 70+cc saws for 90% of cutting any 50cc saw feels light and nimble.opcorn:

 

[Zombiechopper]

Ah yes. The Stihl happy meal theory.
Sell 50 gazillion soy and worm burgers and declare them better than Moms Roast beef because they sell better.

Problem with that theory is, it only applies to those who sell the things.
The rest of us actually have to use them.

On another note, I only run one saw at a time.
Your numbers are meaningless to any end user with brain development past Herd instinct.

Ford Escorts racked up a million times more miles than Corvette in the same years.
By your definition, the Escort is the better car.LOL!!!!

Are you trying to say that Stihl is the Ford Escort of saws?
The Bic Mac of the nutrition world?:hmm3grin2orange:

LOL!!!
Ya keep selling those McStihls Tommy.
I'll swing through the drive through when i'm in a hurry and need to make a terd and don't mind the trots.

Are you the Ronald McStihl of sawdom? LOL!!!
All them Fat kids with greasy fingers sitting on your lap, with 2000 dressed up as the sawburgler running around swiping 200T's when you ain't looking? LOL!!!

I hope ya sell truckloads of them. LOL!!
Somebodys gotta.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

So, that must make Husqvarna the Arby's of chainsaws?

 

[blsnelling]

161psi and .040"+??? Dang

Got to love it Makes for easy gains for the modder.

 

[SawTroll]

We see things differently, and likely out of different needs.

The 346 fits the bill because of it's speed/power cutting mid sized stuff and snotty accelleration for limbing combined. Saves me from having to grab something bigger and saving time as well as the back.

A heavier saw with lazy accelleration and similar grunt just ain't what I'm looking for. Handling depends on weight distribution as much as weight, and the morphology of the user..I always liked the handling of the 260, just don't like the fact that it is a Dog.

I gotta disagree on the handling of larger saws bieng less important.
It's one thing to fight a little 12lb saw that dosn't exactly fit, but a 20lb saw that dosn't handle, will absolutely stomp your ass after a bit LOL!!



Stay safe!
Dingeryote

Not too differently - the reason I say handling is less important on larger saws is that it takes a little more time to move them around anyway, so you have more time to adjust for any "mistakes" in the saws design.

 

[Zombiechopper]

161psi and .040"+??? Dang

that is something else....

man that means exhaust must be low already. can probably tighten squish, raise exhaust roof and still keep that torque while gaining a ton of revs. Not to mention the snap its going to gain in throttle response

 

[dingeryote]

9.6 ounces Yote!! LOL. This is the first 261 to hit the scene and has already left a mark. A mark on the 346 that is. You and Troll keep the FOS comments up. I expected a little more from you but I guess I was worng. Oh well....

Can't wait for my 261!!!!!:chainsawguy:

9.6 ounces is more than the difference you were calling significant just a couple weeks ago while defending the 260 LOL!!!

Just pointing out that if the 346 was heavy, the 261 is a boat anchor.
The 260 was the benchmark for weight. The 346 for everything else.

If anything the hypocracy is all yours.

You keep trying to make this a devisive matter.
Ya don't have to.

We all know Stihl could slap a sticker on a pointy rock tied to a stick and you would insist that it's a better saw than anything else.

Objective... I reckon it ain't possible with the Creamsickle Koolaid stains on your face. LOL!!

Now grab your McStihl nuggets and sit on Tommy McStihls lap and hush...Brads posting stuff...who knows the 261 might have a pair and we still don't know.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[blsnelling]

Not to mention the snap its going to gain in throttle response

I'm glad you said that. I failed to mention in the MM post, but throttle response really responed favorably with just the muffler mod. Porting always seems to enhance it even farther.

 

[Zombiechopper]

do you have basic timing numbers yet Brad? Just curious how low that exhasut must be to get that compression with huge squish