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Advice on buying new Stihl chainsaw

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September 02, 2020, 10:18 AM
MNSIG
Advice on buying new Stihl chainsaw
quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
^^^ I understand that.
But why not buy the chain that matches the sprocket it comes with?


That's perfectly fine too, but I think there are a few varieties of chains/teeth that are only available in 3/8. If you don't need one of them, no reason to switch.
September 05, 2020, 10:42 PM
FishOn
Reporting back: This 261 SMOKES. Broke it in today and took down a pine and a dead maple. Cuts like a hot knife through butter, with tons of power in reserve. Perfect weight and balance. Fantastic saw. Thanks for the advice.
September 05, 2020, 11:50 PM
old rugged cross
Curious, what was the cost otd?



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September 06, 2020, 09:26 AM
FishOn
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Curious, what was the cost otd?


I paid MSRP, which is 599.00. Then I bought an extra chain and the case and bar oil and some fuel.

I had to call several dealers before finding one in stock. Most local area shops are back-ordered.
September 06, 2020, 10:34 AM
chellim1
quote:
This 261 SMOKES.

Excellent.
What sprocket/bar/chain combo did you go with?


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September 06, 2020, 10:38 AM
ShneaSIG
quote:
Originally posted by FishOn:
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Curious, what was the cost otd?


I paid MSRP, which is 599.00. Then I bought an extra chain and the case and bar oil and some fuel.

I had to call several dealers before finding one in stock. Most local area shops are back-ordered.



261 is a great saw. Most Stihl saws build a bit of power and response over the first handful of tanks of gas. Once you get about 5 tanks of gas through it, then you'll really be cooking!


-ShneaSIG

Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?"
September 06, 2020, 06:57 PM
FishOn
quote:
Originally posted by ShneaSIG:
quote:
Originally posted by FishOn:
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Curious, what was the cost otd?


I paid MSRP, which is 599.00. Then I bought an extra chain and the case and bar oil and some fuel.

I had to call several dealers before finding one in stock. Most local area shops are back-ordered.



261 is a great saw. Most Stihl saws build a bit of power and response over the first handful of tanks of gas. Once you get about 5 tanks of gas through it, then you'll really be cooking!


Yeah thats what they were telling me. It's really great right out of the box, but should be screaming after 5 tanks of fuel.
September 06, 2020, 06:59 PM
FishOn
quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:
quote:
This 261 SMOKES.

Excellent.
What sprocket/bar/chain combo did you go with?


It is the stock configuration with a 20 inch bar. I'll have to look at the sprocket and chain but its what the Stihl dealer set up for me.