Finally got to use my new m260 pro!

[greener acres]

Well, the weather finally improved yesterday, so after watching the DVD tutorial the Stihl dealer gave me, I put on my chaps and got to work bucking some of the fallen trees on my property. All I can say is wow!, this saw is awesome. It already felt right in my hands at the store but once I started using it, I really appreciated it's balance and power. While I didn't buy it for the decompression feature, I'm sure glad it has it, it made it a lot easier to work with since I had to start and stop it several times as I reposition the logs to cut. Thanks again to everyone who steered me towards this saw.

 

[Evan]

thats cool you got to go out and use the new saw.

i like the decomp feature to, i used my 359 in the tree and it was much easier starting with the decomp on.

im lookin for good used 026 or 260 pro, id like to have a good smaller saw soon.

 

[FATGUY]

Congrats of a great saw!! That was the first Pro saw I ever ran and I fell in love with it. What size B/C did you get? The mail truck should be dropping off my 026tonight. I don't have any real work for it, but I'll take it out back and make a few cookies.

 

[Simple Man]

Hey congrats on the saw! I have read nothing but great things about the 260 so it should make a mighty fine saw.

 

[superfire]

yey

congrats
know ya know why we pros buy Stihl sawz

 

[xcr440]

Good to hear the saw works for ya. Is it any better than my old beat up, 026??

 

[DarylB]

Glad you like it. I've been extremely impressed with mine, having started out running an 038 super & an 064. With a 3/8' 16" bar and a sharp chain I was very happy with the performance in bigger wood 18-20" stuff. Works great for limbing and smaller stuff too.

 

[Country1]

Congrats on the new saw. You got a good one!
That was my "go to" saw for many years.
Have fun and be careful!

 

[wood4heat]

Guess I'll have to be the one to ask...where are the pics? :monkey:

 

[2000ssm6]

Congrats on the saw, it's the best 50cc made imo.

 

[greener acres]

Fatguy, I got the 18" bar, but it's got the .325 chain. Might swap it out for the 3/8, though. Anybody got any thoughts on the different size chains?

 

[2000ssm6]

Some like them with the .325, some 3/8". I like to run 16" 3/8" on mine because most of my chains are 3/8" I feel the 16" b&c is the best combo for the 026, keeps it light and really screams through limbs.

 

[excess650]

Fatguy, I got the 18" bar, but it's got the .325 chain. Might swap it out for the 3/8, though. Anybody got any thoughts on the different size chains?

that saw will be happier running .325 in hardwood

Where in the Blue Ridge Mtns?

 

[IndianaOutdoors]

Glad you like your new saw!

Been weighing the 270 vs 260 Pro for several weeks and think I'm going to pick up the 260 tomorrow. Can't really find a good reason not to buy it and figure I'll die before it does! Wish all things were made as well. Be safe.

 

[greener acres]

I.O., can't speak for the 270, never used one, but when I picked them up side by side, the 260 felt better in my hands and is lighter than the 270. It also seemed to be better built and a bit more compact, though the 270 has a more advanced anti-vibe feature according to the dealer. The decompression feature on the 260 is worth it IMHO.

Excess, in Virginia. I'd like to be more specific but then you might try to snag my saw and I'd have to hurt ya' (just kidding).

 

[excess650]

Excess, in Virginia. I'd like to be more specific but then you might try to snag my saw and I'd have to hurt ya' (just kidding).

I have a house and acreage in southern Va in the Blue Ridge about 10 miles from the NC line.

 

[2000ssm6]

The 260 is a pro saw where the 270/280 are semi-pro. The 260 is built better and will live longer than you. The only thing the 270/280 has on the 260 is the anti-vibe but all my 026s are smooth.

 

[greener acres]

Excess, you're further south than I am, I'm not too far from Charlottesville in a small town you've probably never heard of.

 

[excess650]

Excess, you're further south than I am, I'm not too far from Charlottesville in a small town you've probably never heard of.

Afton? not that it matters. I've been up and down the BRP end to end several times. Charlottesville is "over the mountain" from Waynesboro with Afton near the top at Rockfish Gap. I've not really ventured east of the Blue Ridge that far north.

 

[greener acres]

I.O., I had every intention of buying a 270 but for just a little more the 260 was obviously the better saw. Did I mention that the decompression valve is awesome? Now if I could just get one of those 441's to keep it company... Is this what they mean by CAD?