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my ms250 has 3689 005 0068 26rm3 68 on it, would 26rm (no 3) be the more aggressive chain for this saw?
appreciate the response, so 26rs 68 would fit?
Yes, the RM is more aggressive than the RM3, so be aware of kickback as Ryan stated.my ms250 has 3689 005 0068 26rm3 68 on it, would 26rm (no 3) be the more aggressive chain for this saw?
Yes, the RM is more aggressive than the RM3, so be aware of kickback as Ryan stated.
Ive been blown away at how insanely tough Carlton chain is, I think it beats Stihl every day of the week and twice on Sundays for cost vs performance. I have cut through multiple 1/16th nails in once cut and the Carlton semi chisel was still throwing chips.I echo the sentiments of the previous posts.
I only buy Stihl chain in full chisel. If I'm cutting dirty wood I'll use one of the cheap Chinese chains I have or semi chisel I acquired from a used saw purchase. But if I needed ultimate durability I'd definitely pick up some RM.
You might be surprised how tough their RS chain is, I'd recommend you give it a try. I personally think RS is more durable than any other mfg's semi chisel.
Looks real nice!Get a loop of RS, (full chisel)....any you can easily grindbthe safety "humps" off of your chain, I have done it many times....
Also as someone said, five that saw a muffler mod, doesn't have to be huge, just drill a few holes be hind the deflector...then open the deflector louvers up some with a flathead screw driver....lastly, trim the "limiter tab" off the screw and retune...these 250 really wake up with these simple mods.....
I have a ms250 that's around 6-years old and I like using it..yes I have "pro" model saws, but I still like using the ms250 in wood 16" and under....I have mine set up with a 16" B&C with .50 Oregon lo-pro chain and it flat out rips...I just did a white oak job a few weekends ago and I grabbed my 461 and my 250....I had the 16" bar buried many times and no problems whatsoever, it's a great set-up!!!!
This is how I have mine set-up....I sell them after I rebuild them like this too...this is one I rebuilt..
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Get a loop of RS, (full chisel)....any you can easily grind the safety "humps" off of your chain, I have done it many times....
Also as someone said, give that saw a muffler mod, doesn't have to be huge, just drill a few holes be hind the deflector...then open the deflector louvers up some with a flathead screw driver....lastly, trim the "limiter tab" off the screw and retune...these 250 really wake up with these simple mods.....
I have a ms250 that's around 6-years old and I like using it, (I have used the hell out of it).....yes I have "pro" model saws, but I still like using the ms250 in wood 16" and under....I have mine set up with a 16" B&C with .50 Oregon lo-pro chain and it flat out rips...I just did a white oak job a few weekends ago and I grabbed my 461 and my 250....I had the 16" bar buried many times and no problems whatsoever, it's a great set-up!!!!
This is how I have mine set-up....I sell them after I rebuild them like this too...this is one I rebuilt..
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I know I just did a 025 that had no H screw at allI don't think my 250 has limiters. Did they all have them?
Ever experience any hard starting issues with them when they are hot/warm?
That's a few grades prettier than mine! And mine just has a stock Chinese top end with base gasket delete in addition to the muffler mod (although apparently some now feel that makes it a modified saw ) so I am sure yours runs much stronger.I also have a husky 350 that's becoming a new favorite. Mine's wearing an 18" bar with a loop of RS .325. Like yours Steve, mine had a little work done too... Like a ported NE 346 top end . It's a sweet little sleeper saw. I can't wait to have it on a tree job with my buddy's tree service. He'll totally make fun of me for having a homeowner Husky. Then it'll cut right along with his 361 and 362.
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Out of the box it doesn't have the best grind honestly, too little hook. If I file it the same as Stihl, it lasts just as long for 1/2 the price.Personally I thought the Carlton was more durable than Oregon but less durable than Stihl. Didn't cut as fast as either of the other two.
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