The MS261 is here!!
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More than likely a race chain. A fast chain is worth as much gain as a port job. Is that a stock appearing race saw Brian?
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2000ssm6
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I'll stand by the 260 as the best IMO. The 346 is a nice 'un, just never felt good to me. No mistake it had more power and I never argued that, some make it sound like 3-4hp difference though.I'm going to buy a 261 but won't be selling my 026s, not one in particular anyway.
If the 261 proves not to hold up, I can always fall back on old faithful.
And that is the point pre-261 and post. I owned a 260 Pro for a week. I hoped to keep it as I need to add a Stihl to my line up but was so unimpressed with it, I just sold it on CL. I can't believe anyone would like a 260 better but I guess that is why it is good we all have choices. Now I have to keep my eye out for a 880!
You should see what he can do with an 026 of you think that is fast.
What drugs do you take? I think I'd like to try some!
Anthony_Va.
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It's not even a question whether I would swap my 260 out for a 346xp or not. The 346, IMO, is the better saw all around. And the weight difference in most any two saws, including these two, is something I just can't ever feel.
Now I can't wait to try out the 261. I have kept my 260 all this time because I just did'nt feel like selling it, but the 261 might end up taking it's place if it's as awesome as it looks so far.
Now I can't wait to try out the 261. I have kept my 260 all this time because I just did'nt feel like selling it, but the 261 might end up taking it's place if it's as awesome as it looks so far.
caotropheus
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Somehow I am in the same sort of dilemma. I have a 270 that beats for sure in bulk and weight the trustworthy 260 and 346. So the question is, should I wait for the promising 261 to replace the 270? Experts, I am open to suggestions.
Anthony_Va.
XPW Fan Club
Somehow I am in the same sort of dilemma. I have a 270 that beats for sure in bulk and weight the trustworthy 260 and 346. So the question is, should I wait for the promising 261 to replace the 270? Experts, I am open to suggestions.
I'd say if you are looking for a good 50cc saw, then it may well be wise to give the 261 a try first. It's looking up for that saw for sure.
I would never buy a saw sight unseen. Just have to run them first.
sbhooper
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Wendell,
There IS a difference between a 260 and the pro. The pro does not have an adjustable high end on the carb. The 260 can be adjusted and so doing a muffler mod on it is easy. It will run far better than a stock 260 pro.
There IS a difference between a 260 and the pro. The pro does not have an adjustable high end on the carb. The 260 can be adjusted and so doing a muffler mod on it is easy. It will run far better than a stock 260 pro.
"We four kings of chainsaws are..."
2000ssm6
Stihl User
"We four kings of chainsaws are..."
Like 'em that much eh??:hmm3grin2orange:
2000ssm6
Stihl User
One for each hand and foot
LOL, all of 'em sold?
Yup.
breymeyerfam
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One for each hand and foot
thats cool and all, but i dont want to know what the fifth one is for that you said you are picking up tomorrow...:monkey:
rms61moparman
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All but one!
You can bet there is ONE there that won't be going ANYWHERE anytime soon!!!
I can't say that I blame him either.
I can't wait to see what he can do with the 560xp!
Mike
You can bet there is ONE there that won't be going ANYWHERE anytime soon!!!
I can't say that I blame him either.
I can't wait to see what he can do with the 560xp!
Mike
That one's sold too.
All but one!
You can bet there is ONE there that won't be going ANYWHERE anytime soon!!!I can't say that I blame him either.
I can't wait to see what he can do with the 560xp!
Mike
You got that right! Mine is the one on the far left with the 20" B&C. Next to it is a 18", and then two with 16".
