MS 280 upgrade ? $400 - 600?

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Will I notice a huge difference for firewood? I have a huge stump and some logs 3ft wide and the MS 280 was a little bit of a letdown power wise. I would love a 362 but 700+ probably wont work. What might be a big upgrade power wise for $500 or so? Other brands? Specs on the 291 dont look that different. I would love a 24 bar when I need it but have to watch the spend.
 
An MS 311 or Husqvarna 460 Rancher should be able to periodically pull a 24" bar. I wouldn't want that on there all the time...but for a few logs here and there, they will do.
 
How much is a Dolkita 6400 or 7900 where you live?
 
if i had .. A huge stump and 3ft round logs I would look to a ms462/572xp and a 28 inch bar ..and yes these saws would be a very noticeable improvement ... however they will cost more than $500

True, but the OP said $4-600. You won't get either of those for $600, but you should be able to find a darned nice 372 for that price. Maybe an ms460.
 
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