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I don't really understand why anyone is interested in the MS261 at all, as it surely is outdated before it even fully hits the market?` :blob2::blob2::blob2:
 
I ran three tanks through mine today along with other saws. 18" bar in 36" wood just for long bar buried cuts. Figure the warranty will work if she breaks. Not even a tremble. Still very impressed with this little saw. There are no rough edges that one can find to complain about as with allot of saws. Seems like Stihl has a very nice replacement for the MS260. And today the wood was dusty, wind blowing, everything stirred up and now at 5 plus tanks the filter is barely noticably used. I've never seen such a clean saw.

Stihl will sell allot of these saws. Competition is good for everyone, now it's Husky's turn for something new and outstanding!:D
 
SawTroll said:
I don't really understand why anyone is interested in the MS261 at all, as it surely is outdated before it even fully hits the market?` :blob2::blob2::blob2:
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That's why it is good to buy early ST, and sell into strength as the market expands. Then buy the next greatest coming out! Can't beat Capitalism. Even though "O" is implementing Socialism everwhere you look.

I see that Husky has a saw with the captive bar nuts coming out. Or if it is out I haven't seen it yet...

The MS261 is a very nice saw in it's class IMO. :cheers:
 
FATGUY said:
I'd run it stock for a tank or two (which by the way is quite a bit of cutting) just to get a feel for it. It's a really nice saw.
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They were built for efficiency.

Any feel on how much change there is to fuel use with the non-strato port job relative to the difference between a stock and ported conventionally aspirated saw?

Not that too many people would mind trading gas for power. I was pretty surprised at how quickly my 076 runs dry, but I'm going to run it every chance I get!
 
Andyshine77 said:
I'm going to guess it uses quite a bit more fuel, but it's still a 50cc saw so it still cant be all that bad.

I know my 084 swallows fuel as fast as Fatguy can a beer.:hmm3grin2orange:
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It's a Canadian thing.

I was just wondering how the change in fuel consumption compared to the increase with a port job on a non-strato saw.

Maybe a percentage...:hmm3grin2orange:
 
I got to run Kingsley's 261 today (Thank you, Marty!!). Very nice saw, smooth as silk, definitely quick cutting and feels really nice in the cut. I was surprised when I picked it up as it did feel heavier than I expected.

But, I don't think it was noticeably faster than my 346 and for what I use a 50 CC saw for, I definitely like the handling of the 346 better.

But, I will not argue with anyone who says they like the 261 better. :hmm3grin2orange:
 
I know this is about the 4 millionth post but I imported one of the MS261's for a customer interstate. He rang the other day and is obviously extremely happy after it arrived. He has also leant the saw to one of his mates for a few weeks who owns and operates a very large, well known arborist business. His mate is going to give it a good run and give a review back on what he thinks. Should be interesting as the MS261 isn't available in Australia yet :)
 
Andyshine77 said:
Matt I think he'll be happy with it, I really think Stihl did a good job with this saw, it sure has a lot of Husky in it lol.:hmm3grin2orange:
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Yeah they look really good Andy. Aren't you meant to be asleep or something? :D
The report back from this guy is very important to me as if the 261's filter can keep Redgum dust out without oiling my 5100-S will be sold and replaced with a new 261. The brand new MS260 I received is still sitting on the loungeroom floor awaiting sale and the balance feels really nice. Very tempted to fuel it up and cut something but they are about a $1000 saw out here I think so on eBay she shall go :( Should get about $800+ for it. Last one on there sold for AUD$899.
 
MCW said:
Yeah they look really good Andy. Aren't you meant to be asleep or something? :D
The report back from this guy is very important to me as if the 261's filter can keep Redgum dust out without oiling my 5100-S will be sold and replaced with a new 261. The brand new MS260 I received is still sitting on the loungeroom floor awaiting sale and the balance feels really nice. Very tempted to fuel it up and cut something but they are about a $1000 saw out here I think so on eBay she shall go :( Should get about $800+ for it. Last one on there sold for AUD$899.
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800 for a 260 WOW!

Yup I should be in bed, had a good day, but a long one. Me and Nik took down Moparman aka Mike's Dolmar 9010 that Brad ported, I think he was a happy guy.:cheers:
 

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