asbury park
ArboristSite Member
I've got a MS250 that I've had for about 4 years that has given me nothing but fits. I have a recent thread about it called "tell me what I am doing wrong" that you can check out. I'll spare the details here. From the replies it seems as though it's may be an easy fix but after 4 years of not being able to rely on it I'm ready to move on. Just seems as though we weren't meant for each other.
I need a saw for hunting property maintenance several weekends in the winter and spring. This means cutting a number of trees mostly up to 8-10" in diameter. Also I need it to cut a cord or two per year for the firepit. This will be bigger trees. Primarily oak. Mostly, I need a saw that is RELIABLE and will last me a long time. Cant afford to be in the woods and have it stall on me in the middle of a job.
So, I've been considering a 271 or a 261. 271 is obviously much cheaper and I've heard good things from firsthand users. It's a slight upgrade to a ranch saw. Now, the 261 is a big upgrade in price and quality and it's nearly impossible to find a bad review. Just don't know if it's worth forking out the $600+.
Thoughts?
I'd like to sell the 250. Will probably try on the Trading Post here as one of the members could probably pick it up and get it running good in no time.
I need a saw for hunting property maintenance several weekends in the winter and spring. This means cutting a number of trees mostly up to 8-10" in diameter. Also I need it to cut a cord or two per year for the firepit. This will be bigger trees. Primarily oak. Mostly, I need a saw that is RELIABLE and will last me a long time. Cant afford to be in the woods and have it stall on me in the middle of a job.
So, I've been considering a 271 or a 261. 271 is obviously much cheaper and I've heard good things from firsthand users. It's a slight upgrade to a ranch saw. Now, the 261 is a big upgrade in price and quality and it's nearly impossible to find a bad review. Just don't know if it's worth forking out the $600+.
Thoughts?
I'd like to sell the 250. Will probably try on the Trading Post here as one of the members could probably pick it up and get it running good in no time.