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Stihl MS 441C-M

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  1. DexterDay

    DexterDay Administrator

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    Well, I finally got it. Sold a saw to get it, but I never used the 395xp and don't have the time for milling anytime soon. I can't thank a certain person enough (he may not post a lot over here, but I think he is a Saint).

    More pics, vid, and review will be forthcoming. Definitely gonna do some cutting this weekend :)
    Initial thoughts, better balanced with a 25" than my 460, and looks much sexier :thumbs:

    Pics to prove it happened

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    Awesome saw you will love it!!
     
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    Sure is purddy
    25" !
    you must have some serious cutting to do
     
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    Not really, I specify to my log buyer my size. So only scrounge, friends, and family do I need something bigger.

    I have plenty of 16", 18", and 20" for my log loads. Maybe I will start ordering larger wood now?!?! :)
     
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    great looking saw , that should be a beast!!
     
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    Nice saw Dex! Gonna be a lot of nice stihls for this husky guy to check out at the gtg in the spring :thumbs:
     
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    That saw looks awesome! I'm on my way lets go find a big tree to cut up
     
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    There should be a few of them ;)

    May be selling the 044 (12mm) and getting another New Stihl. There is one more I want and then I will be a 5 saw guy :D
     
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    :drool::drool::drool:
     
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    261 c-m or a 661?
     
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    661 is not available everywhere..... yet. :mad:

    But I am waiting....... :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:


    And yes Dex, you want a MS261C-M. I love mine more every time the muffler heats up.:D
     
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    Now c'mon, take yours apart and post pics man.... :confused: :whistle:

    It's the cool thing to do.... :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    That video walks the fine line between hilarious and awesome...
    I'd probably go with awesome, though.

    I vote for more close-ups of MM's eye during his next "how to" video. Apparently that's the thing to do.
     
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    I said I would never own anything under 60cc, but a 261c-m that's been monkey's with? May be in the near future. :)

    They had the 461 there last night also. It's not auto tune, but no replacement for displacement. I just got rid of my 2nd 460, so I stuck with the 441.

    What's the weight difference between 460, 440, 441, and 362 (036 is lighter than a 362)?

    I can look it up later, but it doesn't feel much lighter than my 460.

    As for taking it apart? The muffler will be getting stripped tonight? Tomorrow? :)
     
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    My vote is for awesome
     
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    You still need that 90cc stihl don't you ;)

    That was the saw I wanted for a while. Now I have one!! Well. 84 but close nuff
     
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    Weight difference is nil.

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    The 440 will be lighter, the 362 should come in just under that, unfortunately it's hard to improve on the 1125's (036's) for weight, they were pretty lean to begin with.

    Run it before you go after that muffler. It's a lot better than a stock 440/460 muffler, that's for damm sure!
     
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    My eye?
     
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    Watch the video you posted again. You'll get it :)
     
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    It's heavier than a 460?? Knew I should have got the 461 :rofl: :lol:
     
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