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Stihl 461

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  1. blacksmith

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    I wasn't trying to rub it in. I just thought that since some people seemed to be on the topic of wanting a top handle saw I thought that I would post my most recent find. And thanks for the congrats.
     
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    Please don't take that wrong I'm just as happy for you as if it was mine. I'm not really like most people now days.. I like seeing people doing well or getting what they want. When I talk to my step daughter I realize why the younger generation is a fail. That said some real good parents are still out there and have some cracker jack kids still.
     
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    Ok decided to cut the CAD a little. just listed on CL my like new Stihl 391 for trade for a similar condition 261. Both saws retail for the same $$ so could make for any easy trade.

    If anybody interested here is the link

    Stihl 391 trade for Stihl 261
     
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  4. MasterMech

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    That's because it won't sell itself. The market for $500+ 40cc saws is pretty narrow. It's a shame because it's such a great machine. I imagine it will be one of those "rare" models that are highly sought after in a couple decades.
     
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    If/when I spend the money I would have a hard time not spend the extra 30-$40 to step up to the 261. The 10 extra CC's and similar weight is well worth it. If the 241 were like $100+ less than the 261 that would make sense.
     
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    No I didn't take that the wrong way I know that you were just joking around. I to am always happy when someone finds a good deal! I just don't want anyone to think that I may have been rubbing it in.:emb:
     
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    I will say that the ms 271 is no slouch if you are looking for a 50cc saw.


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    I have not had the chance to paw the newest version of the 261 but there is a big difference in how the saw feels and handles between my 261 and a 241. The 261 is a do-all machine that runs 16-20" bars fairly well without the bulk and heft of a larger saw. The 241 is more of a specialist with much more enphasis on handling than brute power.
     
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    Having a 3003 mount sure doesn't help the 261 in handling. Never have understood why stihl did that.
     
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    Probably because even a 3005 mount 18" bar is pretty shrimpy, even on a 50cc saw. Using the 3003 (like the 026 and MS260 before it) allows up to 20" bars and standard 3/8" chain and there was even a 16" Picco option which my 261 wears quite well.
     
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    You won't have any regrets on the 261, picked one up a month ago!
     

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    No!! Stop with the saws I don't own pictures lol.
     
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    You just had to didn't ya lol. Go figure a nice one comes up for $150 on CL.
     
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    Hello Dakota: Great buy on the 461. With the need for a 261 preferred, is there that much difference in the 026? Are they close to the same?
    At 71 years old I like my 046M with the 24" bar, BUT seldom need, or the 038 AV for that matter.
    Thanks for the HELP
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    So how do you like your ms261....I hear a lot of people like them, hard to believe they shed a pound from previous model.....

    Have you or anyone else ran a 026 and the newest version of the 261...I am just wondering how much a difference in power there is between the two....
     
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  19. Dakota Hoarder

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    I would definitely buy a 026 or 260 if I could find a good one for the right price, I just don't see many available in my area. From what I have researched and from the great info that I have gotten on FHC the 261 is slightly lighter than the 026/260 which makes a big difference when using it all day. Seems like most people like the m-tronics auto tune system once the saw is broken in.

    I have never run either say and I am interested to see what our fellow FHC members say that have run both the 026/260 and the 261.
     
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    I haven't ran an 026 but its listed at 3.2 bhp with my new 261 at 4.1, it rips
     
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