What would you do? MS361 & 268

[psrumors]

Last year I replaced my 455 Rancher with a MS361 and then my dad returned the 268(nonXP) I bought new in the mid 90s (still in awesome shape)

Both are great saws and both are stock. I hate to turn either lose. The 361 is a bit faster and lighter than the 268 but I absolutely hate the flip caps on the 361. I've used both for general around the house work and ultimately like them both. I know the 268 can become a 272xp quick and easy but the 268 is bone stock and in very nice shape.

It comes down to I just don't need both saws. The idea of a smaller saw sounds good for smaller stuff and limbing but which do I get rid of, that is the hard part.

Value is not the issue, there is sentimental value to the 268 but I like having a Stihl because of the dealer support close by.

Decisions.....

 

[old-cat]

No brainer. Get over the flippys, sell the Husky

 

[Chris_In_VT]

I'm a husky guy and I say keep the 361. Sell the 268 and get a nice 50cc, 346xp or 550xp.
If you must sell it that is. I would keep them all!

 

[z71mike]

It's never about "need". Eff that. Keep em both. What is this a rehab group?

 

[Chris_In_VT]

That is a real nice looking 268... Although the chain is a bit loose!

 

[BeatCJ]

They are paid for, keep them both. Always keep a spare.

Little saws are cheap, you probably need two of those, too.

 

[bryanr2]

I only see 2 saws in your sig. No reason to sell either.

 

[weedkilla]

Buy a 288 or a 385/390.

 

[psrumors]

Thanks for all the opinions. I doubt I keep both, we just don't deal with enough wood to justify both plus it will put money into my smaller saw and maybe a poll saw fund.

We shall see.

 

[old-cat]

You can't be a bonafide member here till you get the keeper saw ported. You know that, right!

 

[rburg]

You might be able to trade one of your saws for a smaller saw here on the forum.

 

[psrumors]

You can't be a bonafide member here till you get the keeper saw ported. You know that, right!

Well, if I keep the 268 it will likely get a ported 272xp setup....

 

[old-cat]

Well, if I keep the 268 it will likely get a ported 272xp setup....

DIY? or? In case you don't know, Terry Landrum has woods ported kits.
That's how I got my first hot rod saw!

 

[Jon1212]

Well, if I keep the 268 it will likely get a ported 272xp setup....

Nice. Then find an OEM full wrap for it, and bigger trees to take down, lots of them.................

 

[singletrack100]

Thanks for all the opinions. I doubt I keep both, we just don't deal with enough wood to justify both plus it will put money into my smaller saw and maybe a poll saw fund.

We shall see.

I'm in the "keep them both" camp too. It's not about how much wood you deal with, just about saws... I've got four, possibly acquiring a fifth this weekend. Every time my wife and I go cut I take them all. She see's them and says "Really? How many saws do you need? You can only use one at a time". She doesn't get it either... how each one has it's own feel and sound. How running each one brings it's own rewards...

I've got nothing for the "smaller saw and maybe a poll saw fund" part though! Enjoy, whatever you do!

Duane

 

[Stihl99]

I would keep the Stihl and with the proceeds from the Husky I would purchase the Stihl HT131

 

[nmurph]

I would keep the 268, it can drive a longer bar better, sell the 361, and get a 50cc (346/550).

 

[wood4heat]

After 8 years of using the flippy caps I still for the life of me can't figure out what everybody's problem is with them. Sure they are the answer to a question that no one asked but other than that??? For the first time ever I'm going to recommend selling a 361. Get it in the hands of someone who can get past the damn caps and enjoy it!

 

[BugaBoots]

I have to say keep the husq. You can easly make it a very nice 70cc saw and pair that with a 550xp and you have a dang good 2 saw plan.

 

[CR888]

Unless you NEED the money.....don't sell either as they both look like plum saws. Saws like them sell fast and are hard to replace for what you would get for them. You looked after them and l bet if you sell one you will regret doing so but if you must...sell the stihl as its the easiest to replace and this is coming from a guy that's more stihl than husky. That 268 just looks to good to sell if your into saws lMO. You probably do need a 40cc light sabre to compliment what you have. Ms201 rear handle, ms241, 545 or similar.