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Thinking of buying a new saw. Looking at the MS271 thoughts?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by CHeath, Jan 4, 2018.

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  1. CHeath

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    That’s what I like around here. Don’t blow sunshine. Straight shooter!
     
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    I was in the same boat as you a little over a year ago, and decided on picking up a ms261c, great saw for what I'm using it for. I don't have any complaints besides the price, but if you have the extra cash just go pro and don't look back. You'll be happy you did when the saw last a lifetime. Good luck with your purchase.

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    291-$449.95 ; 261c 569.95 list price ... it’s your $$$ but take it from Uncle Fabz ... it will be the best $120 you ever spent
     
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    The 291 is a model that I would stay far away from. If you're buddy can get you good pricing do yourself a favor and get a mag case pro saw. Some still have the John Deere effect "as I call it" with the Stihl brand.

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    Is that a model they had trouble with?
     
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    Maybe Blsnellng can chime in on this ... yoo-hoo ... come out come out where ever you are !
     
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    Here’s another option for ya ... a ported 241c with 16” bar ... 9.9lbs ... My FAVORITE saw to run by FAR !!!
     
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    Welcome to the club, brockcolelee1994 ! :handshake:
    Thanks for joining up and posting. I think you're gonna like it here!
     
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    Cheaply made, low end components, heavy for the power and many better options available.

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    Makes for a helleva boat-anchor ! In all seriousness the 291 ain’t a bad saw .... with some “surgery” it performs nicely
     
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    They work. With what I've been seeing from low end Stihl products, they're charging a premium for a bunch of Chinese parts.

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    Thank you I've ghost followed for some time now and just decided if join in. Liking it all ready!

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    See I made you come out from ghost mode!!!!! Now get to posting posts and pics!!!! Welcome aboard. I will say that I have learn SO MUCH from these codgers in the one year I’ve been around. Truly a great bunch of humans.
     
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    codgers?!?:BrianK:


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    Yeah no more ghosting for me, and I do have a lot of learning to do, and I am open to any constructive criticism. Thank you for the warm welcome, have a good weekend where ever you are.

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    codgers?!?:BrianK:

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    This is off subject Sir but I would like more information about this (porting) you talk about,what is it and why done and by whom?
     
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    If I'm not mistaken farmer rob, it's when they make the stock exhaust, intake , and transfer ports inside the cylinder either bigger or wider. It increases performance of the saw.

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    There's a lot more to it but that's my understanding. There are a bunch of threads on it here somewhere.

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