We just got over the big snow disaster in Connecticut.. My folks yard had trees down all over. I went over to the folks with my 021 and 361. I never took the 361 out of the car. I own about 40 Stihl saws from 009 to 660 but always grab the cheap 021 first. I know most people on here bag on the homeowner grade saws but They sure seem to get the job done.
I'm not a died-in-the-wool Stihl guy. I looked at "all" saws as replacement to the 170. The 250 just felt the most comfortable and "familiar" to me.
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I can't say that I prefer them, but they will last most people a very long time if they take care of them. They are just a PITA to rebuild.
For me, it's not so much using cheap models, but anymore I always use the smallest saw that will get the job done. It's easier on the back and body. Why use a 660 when a 180 will get the job done effectively.
You'll really enjoy the MS 250, for the wood cutting you are describing, it certainly fits what you describe and you'll love the increase in power. In this area there are many guys who use them as their primary farm/firewood saw. I would look at a 16" set up on it, simply due to most shops readily carry pre-made loops of chain in 16" lenght's. Make sure they set you up with RMC 3 chain on the saw, real pro chain vs. the safety/low kick back chain they normally set them up with anymore. The low kickback chain/safety chain usually has green dots painted on the tie straps, vs. yellow dots on the more agressive pro chain. I'm getting a little rusty on memory but I believe it will be 23RMC3 chain, or if your cutting in good clean wood a full chisel chain RSC would be a good match, oregon's 22 lpx is also an excellent chain.
When you purchase your saw, Stihl is offering a promotion where if you buy a six pack of their premium synthetic mix with the saw they double the warranty to two years at the time of purchase. It's really a no brainer for the extra year of warranty for about 18-20 bucks more. Safe sawing!
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