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They are getting out there. Just not being spread evenly. 7 at Murdochs in Missoula, 1 in Pinehurst Idaho. I got the one in Pinehurst. Murdochs wanted all my 401k and a kidney.
Townie
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Well get the 400. There'll be new pennies come in tomorrow and you'll have a wicked saw today.
SuperDuty04
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I found one yesterday at one of the other Stihl dealers in town. They want $899 for it with B/C.
SuperDuty04
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Good info, thanks!
Husqvarna 565 .
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Well I’m anxiously waiting for the guys to get my new Husqvarna 550 xp mark II ready for me. I am getting it in a 16” bar and will later purchase a 20” sugi bar for the occasional time I need a longer or second bar. It’ll only be the second Husky I’ve ever owned other than the 359 I bought off this same shop 13 years ago.
i loved my Stihl 261cm but decided to try something different this time and this shop has amazing customer service.
there is a 555 sitting right beside my 550 that was tempting.
i loved my Stihl 261cm but decided to try something different this time and this shop has amazing customer service.
there is a 555 sitting right beside my 550 that was tempting.
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A 50cc saw? I'm sure it is a great little saw. Congrates!
SuperDuty04
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Yeah it’ll suit me for now while I save for a 70cc to go with it.
I had a 50cc and a 70cc before and 95% of my cutting was done with the 50cc 261cm. So figured that’s what I’ll start first with this time.
A dyno test on youtube shows they have the same power as a 60cc saw.
NorthernMaverick
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Great saw. My Dad switched his to 3/8 chain, & modified the muffler. It really is a cool saw to run. Muffler mod does wake it up quite a bit, plus it gets rid of some of the heat.
Wouldn't be my first saw to grab for felling or large bucking, but for anything else, its a great, fun, well built saw.
550s are great. Mine got converted to 3/8 right away and pulls an 18“ bar great. Love how slim it is, if we need to climb with a rear handle its the saw I grab too.
SuperDuty04
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Thanks! Will definitely be modding it ASAP.
NorthernMaverick
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Dads running 3/8 058 72 on his. No to hijack the thread but if the OP is going to switch to 3/8 maybe someone can chime in with what they're using for a bar. 3/8 husky small mount seems to be a harder thing to find. He's running a Oregon Versa Cut aluminum core bar right now, but we've been less than pleased. Only other thing we've found has been a Power match so far.
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My grandparents are from Sweden, so I started out with a Jonsered CS2250. It worked fine until I ran my buddies Stihl MS261. Same size saw but it seemed to cut twice as fast and the anti-vibration system was so much better I couldn't believe it. I decided to keep the Jonsered as a "loaner saw" and I bought a Stihl MS361 to have a bigger saw than my buddy. The MS361 had a bit more grunt, but the MS261 was faster cutting and didn't leave as tired, so I sold it and bought a Jonsered 2071. That was a very nice saw, but heavy and just lacked the quality compared to the Stihl pro saws.
I now have an MS 261 and an MS 461 (plus an MS 151, MS 201). I love them all and use saws all day, everyday during the season. If I had to pick only one saw, it would absolutely be the MS 261. The power to rate ration, balance and speed are better than they should be. I usually run my MS 261 with a lightweight Tsumura 16" bar. I have a 20" bar that I may have used once. I love how fast it is with a 16" bar. If I need a bigger bar, I just use the MS461 with a lightweight 25" bar. I know a lot of guys love their Huskies, but if I go orange I only go Stihl. The Jonsereds now are just red Husqvarnas and despite my Swedish roots, Stihl pro saws are second to none. I don't know much about the new MS 400, but the specs look like it will be an dandy saw, but I love the lighter weight, perfect balance and the speed of the MS 261... Personally I now have 9 Stihl saws. I don't "need" any more saws, but I kind of have a hankering to buy a new Stihl MS 500i, but I know the MS 261 will still be my favorite and would be my choice if I were to be a one saw guy.
SuperDuty04
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The 261 is definitely one fine saw. I absolutely loved mine and was surprised how well it cut for a 50cc saw. I very well may regret my decision buying the 550 instead of another 261. But I’m one of those guys who likes to try different things. Ya don’t know if ya don’t try!
SuperDuty04
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I can only hope this Husqvarna starts as easy and runs as well as the 261 it’s replacing. The 261 was the easiest starting and best running saw I’ve ever owned. I may own another again some day. I think I’ll save my pennies for a 500i next.
