K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
What saw would you get for milling and the occasional fell of larger trees?
If you had $944.14
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That is a strange amount to ask about. I am definitely considering a new 395xp before they are gone. Going to have to save a little more than that number though, but not a lot more. Then you start thinking, if I am going to go there, then why not a 3120?
That is where I am right now. Sorry this wasn't any help.
Dolkita 7900/7910!
K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
Is 79cc really enough? If its got the balls of a ms660 then it's right there as far as price.
Its on my short list. Only heard great things on them. Been looking at the new echo 7310 but the dolkita I think beats it. Everyone says the dolmar is beast mode.
K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
Hmm didn't know that thanks
I have both 395xp and a modded 7910. Like both saws the 7910 is my go too felling and bucking saw so much lighter than the 395 . 395 I use on real big stuff and milling only thing I dont like on the 395 is the bar adjuster location have to just about remove the Alaskan mill to tighten the chain . Also have a 460 stihl but it's getting tired going to need a rebuild soon .
K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
Cool thanks for the info. Yea I have a 60cc saw I do my felling and anything big with as its the biggest saw I have thats why I'm looking to get one of the big boys for bigger stuff and mostly milling. Really considering a 660 clone with a few swapped out parts. Its hard to beat the price point
Ran a dolmar. Seemed like it was built for topend power only. I didn't like it. Ran good up top tho
K-techcowboy
N.A.O.T Racing
Thats good cause you need torque more than hp it seems when milling.
Chiefhobbs
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I use my 390Xp for milling and falling. I’m happy with it’s performance and ease of cleaning and adjusting the chain. I have a Logosol mill, I typically use a 24” bar, so power is more than adequate. It is a bit lighter than the 395. It burns through large logs when I cut firewood. I use my old 61 husky on smaller logs.
In your budget I’d say Echo 800 is about the only new saw you can get.
I seen alot of milling videos with the big echo. Plus the 5yr warranty is good for a milling operation
"I saw a lot.." not I seen alot
Yeah 7900 is pretty savage I just picked up a minty one not long ago. 7310 is a good saw but they're behind the curve in terms of performance. The squish on that saw is something like .062" - .063" which is horrid. Basically Echo did what they had to do (de-tune the saw) to meet emissions. They cut well but for basically the same money you can get a 7910 and another 5+ cc of displacement.
Ryan'smilling
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I mean, if we're getting picky here, I think "I've seen a lot" would be best. But I think the original post got the message across.
Pretty sure he just wanted to get "saw" into the message. Play on words. Lol
I got 2 Alaskan mills still in the box. I haven sawn enough. Gonna use McCullough 610/650s since me and the old man have quite a few. Maybe if the milling goes good we can upgrade. Our price point saw would be the cs 800.
You need to get sawing! What size mills did you get? I bought a 48", but my 2094 is only wearing a 36" bar. It will work for me until I get enough practice on the softwoods (cedar and pine) before I try to tackle the 32" white oak. Going to need a bigger bar. Just working up to it. Have a pile of logs to practice on before I do.
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