The MS261 is here!!

[Showme]

What's the MSRP? I'm sure that's what my dealer will charge me since I want one!

 

[2000ssm6]

She is looking good. I was hoping that hammer wasn't going to bounce back and hurt one of ya'll. Thanks guys.

 

[Diesel Pro]

Not yet. I'm out of town for the weekend. I actually delayed out leaving by several hours just so that I could pick up this saw

BTW, I will be comparing this saw to a new stock 346XP. At most, they will have muffler mods, and a unlimited coil on the 346. I'll then port both and compare again.

If you need a fresh 346 candidate...

 

[Trigger-Time]

My 50th birthday is coming at the end of Nov.
Sure hoping I can get one by then.
May have to wait until Chirstmas.




TT

 

[sunfish]

Thanks for the info, Brad. I am mildly interested in this saw. We'll see... umpkin2:

 

[Greenthorn]

Woohooo!!!!!

First on the Block with the new toy!!!!!!!LOL!!

Not really, STILLTHEDEERE had one 6 months ago....

Another question, how do you take that clutch cover off with those nuts still on the bolts?

Nuts stay attached to clutch cover.



Pricing...?

 

[blsnelling]

I aint diggin all the #### on the intake...............

Yeah, I'm already thinking about what I can do with that.

If you need a fresh 346 candidate...

I got an order for another new 346 last night. Do you already have one?

 

[blsnelling]

What's the MSRP? I'm sure that's what my dealer will charge me since I want one!

I was expecting $549, if not slightly more. I got the saw for $519 with a free 2nd chain. So that's actually about $495. I asked what list was, thinking they had discounted it, and they said that was list. I'm gald to see they didn't jack the price way up.

 

[blsnelling]

Anyway here's the full vid of Brad's 261 in the wood.. We were cutting hard dry Oak, and some hard maple.

Thanks for the vid Andre. If I were at home today, I'm sure I'd be modding the muffler already. I just hate leaving HP on the table due to a choked up muffler.

 

[FXDL]

Is that a gatlin gun mounted on the carb? :biggrinbounce2:

 

[blsnelling]

Is that a gatlin gun mounted on the carb? :biggrinbounce2:

All I can see is a big restriction

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Another good example of why we no longer have to fear the word "strato", huh? Let the good times roll.......:rockn:

Blood: Gonna have one by Thanksgiving?

Yep, bring the 560xp and we'll run 'em

Brad, What bar and chain is that one running?

 

[porsche965]

On the fourth picture above is that fine dust on the air filter brace/bracket that the filter installs onto? Or is just the finish different on the plastic?

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

SWEEEEEET !!!! Looks like a winner :biggrinbounce2:

 

[hybridkarpower]

Lets see how well it holds up ! I did notice it's not made in Germany.

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Lets see how well it holds up ! I did notice it's not made in Germany.

Neither was the MS260. The Stihl German factory exports few saws to the US,
MS200/T, 441, 460, 650/660, 880 the only ones I can think off hand, made in Grrrmany.

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Hey brad, is that .325 chain a 67 link on the 16" bar like the 260 pro??....or did they change it up?

 

[brinkwolf]

Very Nice, might call my Stihl dealer and see if they have them yet and what they sell them for.

 

[banshee67]

i love your cutting clothes snelling, at least you look good while doing it

 

[super3]

If I were at home today, I'm sure I'd be modding the muffler already. I just hate leaving HP on the table due to a choked up muffler.

I know you are chomping at the bit but,


Run it with a bone stock 346 first, no mm's on either.

Then both with mm's.

Then both ported.