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My dream finally come in 261 mastermind

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  1. GRIZ

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    I am excited big time but I need yalls thoughts. It came with a 18 3/16 set up. I want a 16 inch bar 3/8. The other option is 16" 3/16. I have read a little and I think stihl engineers think the 3/16 low profile chain is best for the saw. What do yall think?

    The big reason I want to go 16" is to gap it from my 362cm 20' bar. If Im going to cut any thing that takes a 18" bar I will use the 362 and smaller 261 ect...
     
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    Thanks to squarefile I ordered belray oil for this bad boy yesterday.
     
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    Full size 3/8" is what I'd run. There's low profile 3/8" or .325" is your other choices.
     
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    Did Mrs.GRIZ mind you spooning with your saw?:rofl: :lol:
     
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  5. GRIZ

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    Good thats what I want going tomorrow and trade bar and chain and probably haft to order spracket
     
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    :rofl: :lol: I think she is getting used to it.
     
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    :dancer::dancer::dancer::saw::saw::saw: Wait :binoculars:I don't see any pics:loco: :crazy::(
     
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    Cool! Finally got her.... Go run her the way she is.... Then when you get a chance stop in at the Stihl dealer and get the 16" bar / 3/8 chain setup.... :thumbs:
     
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    You will in a bit:yes:want to get the bar ect Monday
     
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    Thanks boy I have come close and its killing me not to but if I can trade my stuff out It will save me 60$
     
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    Don't forget to go by the Sunday saws and sausage club to all my buddys
     
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    Pull the b/c off the 362 and run it.
     
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    I like .325 on the 261 the best.......your mileage may vary. :)
     
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    Randy is right on with that statement. . :)


    I ran mine with the 16" 3/8" and I am gonna run it for everyday use. But...

    For a GTG, I am going to buy a 16" bar in the 3/8" low pro stuff that MasterMech ran. That stuff cuts like lightning! !

    But the .325 falls right in between those choices. It will cut faster than 3/8" and be smoother. If I was really thinking, I would have just got the .325 and had one set up. But because I like 3/8" and I already had a bar and chain? I had to try it. I know to hang in a race, I am going to need something narrower (.3/8" Picco or .325).
     
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    3/8" is usually the winner racing if you have the power to pull it. Those 261 have plenty of power to pull 3/8".
     
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    But the yellow dot 3/8" bars have more girth.....much more important:D
     
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    Good to hear from you this am. Thanks a bunch for doing my dream saw and I can't wait till Dec 3:yes:
     
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    Dont think there is a 3/16 size chain..bit why did you not get it ordered with the 16"? Was this saw brand new from mastermind? Did he ask what bar you wanted. Not jumping on you but just questions I would ask?

    I too would running full 3/8 chain so you can use it on all saws if you have that loop size across the board.
     
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    For not meaning to jump on people you sure have a good way of doing it.

    Last night was the 441 purchase.... now this
     
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    Might be my fault......I was slammed. I picked up several 261 and just got the standard 18" .325 RS.
     
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