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Stihl MS 441C-M

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  1. firecracker_77

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    Is the 261 more powerful than a 361 or is it the little brother?
     
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    Little brother to the 361. But it's closer than you'd think. I almost scared to get the thing ported.:eek:
     
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    I'll take an o44/372/268 with a screwdriver for $200, Alex.

    /As someone with no desire for an m-tronic or auto tune saw I find these threads amusing. --- 'Hey check out this latest greatest saw (btw it doesn't run as good as 20 year old husky's :emb:but you don't need screwdriver:drunk:)
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    I'll put it up against any stock 268, 272, 371, or 372 you care to run Mike. There is more to this saw than mTronic. It ain't as nutsy as a dual-port or muff-modded 460, but it will hold its own up against a 20 year old Husky for sure. :p
     
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    The saw isn't a slouch. And the 460 did take almost 12 pulls w/choke to pop. Where the 441 took 2.. Yes 2 and I hit the throttle and she was running.

    Gonna give it about 10 more tanks and send it down the road to Cuddle lane (Cottle Lane) :)

    This is Randys favorite saw for a reason and I will soon find out why. ;)

    Asfor the comments I have read elsewhere? It isn't an unbalanced hog. It handles well, cuts great, and runs like a 372xp (power wise).

    But lb for lb. My 460 was a lot faster stock (I know it's smaller, but I was expecting more). I will give it the fair break in, then review again.

    For the record. My 460 is Nasty... Like ripping out of your hands Nasty. ;)
     
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    Where's the videos?:axe::popcorn:
     
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    I normally wear chaps. But I am a trained professional :zip:

    Don't mind me getting the bar stuck either. I normally would roll it off the 2 parallel logs, but the 1st couple dropped right off. So I let it be.

    And the chain needed tightened. A little. . :)
     
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    What size bar is that?
     
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    25" bar and that is Pin Oak about 22"-18" in diameter.
     
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    You looked like you were getting through that easily enough.
     
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    Trying to keep a decent load on the motor and also to keep revs lower, during break in.
     
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    It sounds good for a stock saw.
     
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    Yeah they do. My 261 has the same sound to it. My buddy thought I had worked over the muffler on my 441 and 261 and I had to admit they are still bone stock. But then, he was used to the roar of my 460s with dual ports.

    I think a lot of the newer Stihls with Strato engines have better sounding/less restrictive mufflers on them. My 441's exit port is a lot bigger than a stock 440/460.
     
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    Wait till that 441 is ported.......it becomes a different saw completely.
     
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    That's what I am hoping :)

    Need to sell this other 036 Pro, and run a few more tanks. Then it will wind up on Cuddle Lane ;)
     
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    Well I'm about 20 saws behind......I love it.
     
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    Nice. So, it has a little more grunt. Good to hear.
     
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    I have at least two machines that I'm hoping to send your way at some point Randy. (Betcha can't guess which two! ;) ) Once I get done stuffing my driveway full of wood that is!
     
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    I've got to do my 441 soon........I love those saws ya know.
     
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    Got a second favorite?
     
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