ms241/261 power

[SawTroll]

..... The 261 blocks better though.

No comparisons I have seen have indicated that - but a lot of variables are involved, so it may well happen now and then.

The disadvantages of the MS261 always are there, but they are of course not as important when blocking as when limbing etc, out in the woods.

Each to their own though - and for using the bars off the 461 on a 50cc or smaller saw, there really aren't any option to the 261.

 

[SawTroll]

I dont have a scale its handling is also because of the smaller chain and bar it just gives a finer control it is lighter too.

You can run Picco/Lo-pro on the 346 as well if you want to (standard spline drum and oil gear from the 357/359, and a standard spline lo-pro rim from GB.

 

[blsnelling]

The 550 is less than 13oz heavier, both fueled and ready to go. That's with a longer bar too. Put a 14" bar on the 550 and there would be even less difference in weight and handling.

I'm just playing devil's advocate, pulling out why you might prefer the 241. As nice as the 241 is, the 550 is significantly more powerful and very little heavier.

 

[blsnelling]

You can run Picco/Lo-pro on the 346 as well if you want to (standard spline drum and oil gear from the 357/359, and a standard spline lo-pro rim from GB.

Where are those rims available?

 

[lone wolf]

You can run Picco/Lo-pro on the 346 as well if you want to (standard spline drum and oil gear from the 357/359, and a standard spline lo-pro rim from GB.

That might make it fun to run.

 

[SawTroll]

Where are those rims available?

At least from the UK - but I likely can't post a link here, as the seller I know of isn't a sponsor here.

 

[blsnelling]

I don't think they're available here. That's why I made my own Saturday evening, starting with a standard spline .404 rim.

 

[SawTroll]

I don't think they're available here. That's why I made my own Saturday evening, starting with a standard spline .404 rim.

Sent you a link on FB anyway.

 

[KG441c]

I don't think they're available here. That's why I made my own Saturday evening, starting with a standard spline .404 rim.

If its GB rim I would think Left Coast Supplies could get them

 

[SawTroll]

If its GB rim I would think Left Coast Supplies could get them

That is a possibility of course.

What I don't know is the quality of the GB rims, does anyone have any input on that?