346XP or MS261?

[blsnelling]

We're always debating here about what's the best saw. I have mine, and you have yours. My favorite 50cc saw is the 346XP. However, the MS261 is a phenominal choice as well. I hadn't done one in a while, and I tell you what, these little things are impressive! This one is still on it's first 1/2 tank of fuel too. Just wait until it's broken in!

Again, no popup in this saw. It's just not needed. Before I had it in wood, it was already over 180 PSI. I'm sure it'll top 190 PSI once it gets some fuel through it.

I've got it setup with a 20" B&C and a .325 chisel chain. The saw's only wearing a 7-pin rim and is hungry for an 8-pin, even with the 20" bar in hardwood. This is as close as you can get to 70cc power in a little 50cc saw. They really are just that strong.

So, to all of us 346XP lovers, don't count out the competition

BTW, I've been waiting all day on it to quit raining long enough to get this thing in wood. I needed to tune it, and wanted to get a video of it. I'll have it headed back to it's home on Monday.

 

[blsnelling]

Hi Andre

 

[Andyshine77]

Strong runner no doubt, but no thank you.:cool2:

 

[blsnelling]

Strong runner no doubt, but no thank you.:cool2:

Husky lover!



















I don't blame you!:biggrin:

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

WHAT ABOUT AN MS261/262i ???????

 

[Andyshine77]

Husky lover!


















I don't blame you!:biggrin:

Yes sir!!!!

 

[RAMROD48]

WHAT ABOUT AN MS261/262i ???????

261i ???

Oh I like the sounds of that and I allready think the 261 is about as good as it can get...

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

261i ???

Oh I like the sounds of that and I allready think the 261 is about as good as it can get...

261 is hard to beat, probably all the saw the average firewood guy wood ever need..........nahhhh.

 

[Officer's Match]

261 is hard to beat, probably all the saw the average firewood guy wood ever need..........nahhhh.

Operative word being need.

 

[tallguys]

Operative word being need.

Strange isn't it, how the line between need and want gets more blurry the longer one lurks about here....

 

[Rudolf73]

Good job as always Brad, how does it compare to the 362 you did? Seems like its not far off from what I remember...

 

[H 2 H]

Spent about 3 hours behide a 261 today what makes it even better is we had two 24 year olds spliting and stacking what we cut up

I put a loop of RSLHK on and boy does it go thru Pacfic Northwest Soft Wood (Alder)

Just about 2/3 of cord per tree 4 trees down today and another 4 trees tomorrow

Lifes is GOOD

The guy I was cutting with had a 266 Husky (?) going to have to look up what size it is but I sure like how the 261 ran compared to that Husky; I do think my chain was just a little better than his chain

 

[robfromaz1977]

The guy I was cutting with had a 266 Husky (?) going to have to look up what size it is but I sure like how the 261 ran compared to that Husky; I do think my chain was just a little better than his chain

66 cc's

 

[Officer's Match]

If Stihl M-Tronic's the 261, I might consider it as a replacement for my J-Red - maybe that is.

 

[blsnelling]

If Stihl M-Tronic's the 261, I might consider it as a replacement for my J-Red - maybe that is.

That would be nice!

 

[BigUglySquirrel]

I'm callin you out.....

Bradley Snelling...

Where's the video of the 346xp?

You know which 346 I'm talking about.

I know you've got at least one video.

post it.

post it you turkey!

 

[Backwoods boy]

Really like the weight of the 346xp. Had 3 go down on me last week. My 261 is still running strong. I really hated to loose those saws. It's time to rebuild.

 

[Bowtie]

Gotta be honest. I have both. I like the 346 a little better, but I really like both saws. Both are stock, just muffler modded.

 

[Backwoods boy]

How is the 261 with the muff mod and did yours have the cat?

 

[Andyshine77]

Boy none of the strato saws have cats, that's one reason strato saws exist..