Stihl MS660 vs Husqvarna 390xp (vid)

[matt9923]

Doggone it Jesse, I wish you'd quit talking about what a nice saw that 390 is. It's got me thinking about getting one and I don't need another saw.

I've got it all figured out...just about the time that one year old Slingr 660 is worn out I'll be good and ready to retire. Hell, I'm ready to retire now but the phone keeps ringing and I keep answering it and the Slingr' 660 goes on earning it's keep.

If I keep listening to you and the one or two other guys I listen to on AS I'll wind up wandering into the saw shop, coming back out the door with a 390 and a considerably lighter wallet. Then I'll have two big timber saws to wear out and I'll wind up falling trees until I'm ninety-five years old !

Besides which, I'd have to make the trip up to Fort Jones to get it modded and listen to Jasha telling me "See...I told you so". Plus the fact I'd have to stay over night in Yreka and probably wind up with a communicable disease and a few puncture wounds out in the parking lot of some sleazy tavern. And it would be all you guys fault.

So would you guys please quit it? I can only take so much temptation! What's a good price on a 390, anyway?

Thanks for the laugh!

 

[Burvol]

Heh, them's fighting words with some folks here...opcorn: I'm in general agreement though - I'd never consider saddling my 371 with a big bar for big wood when I have a perfectly good 288, 395, and 660 kicking around. I don't really notice the extra weight when dealing with big wood, but I sure notice the extra grunt.

Read what Jacob wrote in response #474...That's what I'm talking about lol

 

[056kid]

Read what Jacob wrote in response #474...That's what I'm talking about lol

I learned that working with old timers just means that you will get pwnd with maximum humiliation... I dont know how them old timers do it.

I guess several decades of 50 lb+ saws with NO saftey features tends to make a man out of you...

 

[MR4WD]

My addition to this thread. Just got it today. All the hype aside, it's still more than I expected. Can't wait to get it broken in...

 

[056kid]

My addition to this thread. Just got it today. All the hype aside, it's still more than I expected. Can't wait to get it broken in...

I could have just posted normally to keep Gary happy,

But more pictures of that beaute the better, nice saw!!


Too bad there is no reputable husqvarna dealre in town..

 

[Cedarkerf]

Gotta love those RW bars.

 

[056kid]

Gotta love those RW bars.

Aside from the price..........

il stick with the muscle building reg bars..

 

[Burvol]

Gotta love those RW bars.

Oh dood, on your little hot rod, hell ya, they are sweet. Your EXACT set up is my next smaller wood, highlead setup. I want I want I want! LOL

Take you fishing three times for your saw Brian

 

[2000ssm6]

Gotta love those RW bars.

+1, best thing since sliced bread. Makes a ported saw even better.

 

[gb-bosk]

So what did you say? Now I don't even know, you've said so much crap. You said your 044 could beat them, I say no way no how, in any situation, whatever bar length you choose.

Ford/chvey bull ****!! come on!! when you buy big cc you get the power!!

 

[mdavlee]

Yeah I really like mine. I want to go cut some more with it if the weather will cooperate. I'm going to try to run it for a month or so before I tear into it. How does that one balance with that rw bar?

 

[gb-bosk]

hey any of you who have criticized me about what i have said on this thread, you better back it up, cause i have given good reasons why the videos mean nothing, and its odd how silent you guys are, if im wrong then prove it. cause right now i think your all a bunch of chicken ####s

I have run 272 Through 20/30 maple without any hesitation ,This is a baby to your big saws.

 

[Cedarkerf]

Oh dood, on your little hot rod, hell ya, they are sweet. Your EXACT set up is my next smaller wood, highlead setup. I want I want I want! LOL

Take you fishing three times for your saw Brian

You can take me fishing three times and we could begin negotiations on the trips. Dont know how many trips it would take to complete negotiations tho

 

[Gologit]

You can take me fishing three times and we could begin negotiations on the trips. Dont know how many trips it would take to complete negotiations tho

LOL...You two guys need an independent, unbiased negotiator to help you work out the terms. I''ll go along on the fishing trip but strictly in the interest of keeping things fair. To show my complete fairness I'll fish while you guys work out the details. Sounds good to me.

 

[parrisw]

this video means absolutely nothing, my 044 with a 30 inch bar would beat either one of those in that particular wood.

so when are you going to back this statement up? We are all still waiting from months ago. And until you do SHUT UP.

 

[THALL10326]

so when are you going to back this statement up? We are all still waiting from months ago. And until you do SHUT UP.

Dayummmmmmmmmm Parris he made that post on 8/26/09, you wanna go snipe hunting with me, I think you would hold that bag for months,

 

[Cedarkerf]

LOL...You two guys need an independent, unbiased negotiator to help you work out the terms. I''ll go along on the fishing trip but strictly in the interest of keeping things fair. To show my complete fairness I'll fish while you guys work out the details. Sounds good to me.

I like the Idea well just wait and see what Jesse has to say.:biggrinbounce2:

 

[Cedarkerf]

Got the kids into some pinks this year easy for kid fishing slowly eggin my way back into fishing. I hate snaggers rule breakers fishing's more than about catching fish about getting out on Gods green earth and comradeship

 

[Burvol]

Got the kids into some pinks this year easy for kid fishing slowly eggin my way back into fishing. I hate snaggers rule breakers fishing's more than about catching fish about getting out on Gods green earth and comradeship

It really is Brian. I know your probably a guy that also respects the fish. Even the little Jacks made it all the way back from the ocean. A truley noble creature that deserves more respect than most people.

I use to live Bellingham for a short bit. Loved pink fishing! It is so fun. Good little sams to smoke IMO. Glad to hear your a family man. I don't have any kids, but I love to take them out and show them the right way to do it.

 

[Burvol]

Sorry for Hijacking....back to the saws!