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What a bummer!

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  1. jrider

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    So back in the fall in the middle of delivery season, I posted about buying a new saw. I finally decided on what to get and went to my Husky dealer today. I was all excited to have this thing before Christmas but no way I was told. It won’t be in until mid January! I ordered it with a 24” bar for my typical cutting and a 36” for the big stuff. I was all ready to rip into some big logs over Christmas break but that will sadly have to wait. I will be counting down the days...
     

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    That stinks. Maybe all the snow will be melted and ground nice and frozen then.
    How many saws do you run now?
     
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    Jrider was nestled all snug in his bed, while visions of his husq390 danced in his head!
     
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    That's a big boy saw holy cow 88cc! I do have one question though - why does it come with a 36" in the screenshot yet the recommended MAX bar length is right below listed at 28"???
     
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    :yes: very apropos for the season!
     
  6. jrider

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    3. And I will be looking to sell my current big saw. I don’t need a bunch of saws laying around collecting dust. I have a big one (80cc), a not so big one (70 cc) , and a smaller one (50cc) that hardly ever gets used.
     
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    Lol! Good one!!!
     
  8. jrider

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    I could t figure that out from their website either. It was basically the same for many of their bigger saws. And yeah, having a small motorcycle engine attached to a fast and sharp spinning blade in your hands is fun!
     
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    what is the 80 cc saw?
     
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    Echo 8000
     
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    What's the 70cc one? :D Might as well ask about the 50cc one too. :D
     
  12. jrider

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    Stihl 038 magnum
    Stihl ms260
     
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    Ahem jrider you could likely get a carbed MS661 today if ya wanted one.:D
     
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    Haha. I’m sticking to my guns on this one
     
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    I'm simply curious why you didn't buy the 395, it's only slightly more. I am sure the 390 is great, too.
     
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    I spoke with my nephew who runs saws a lot and also works on them. He said they were both great saws but he preferred the 390. 88cc is enough power for me. And believe it or not the 395 is listed $60 cheaper. It’s also 1.3 pounds heavier
     
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    Surprised it's listed cheaper and surprised it's 1.3 lbs heavier! Heavier matters!
     
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    Best choice...lighter too..
     
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    Are you selling the 038 or the Echo? I might be interested in the 038
     
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    Keeping the 038. Will be selling the echo. Already had someone message me. I will be running the echo until the new saw comes in. Haven’t had time to price it out yet. Thoughts?