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  1. WVhunter

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    Been wanting one for a long time, thinking about getting one in near future so..... if you had your choice in a nice Stihl MS460 or a MS461 which would you grab? Maybe this has been talked about before, if so sorry. :yes:
     
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    Not a huge difference. You can't go wrong with either one.
     
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    Get both!
     
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    I would be the nicest saw-wouldn't make a difference.
     
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  5. WVhunter

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    Thanks guys kinda what I thought, but have heard some say there is differences. I did not figure it was enough to matter.
     
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    Buying new (NOS 460), used, or just in general.

    Owning both? They are both great saws.
     
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    461
     
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    I would take either but the 461 is a bit stronger than a 460 stock. That's only because the factory exhaust openings on the 460 are rediculous. It doesn't take much to fix that tho.
     
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    I'd get the 460 in the classifieds!
     
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    I would get this:

    For Sale - Stihl 046 | Firewood Hoarders Club
     
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    Dolmar 7900.
     
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    Had one....
     
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    And?
     
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    Sold It
     
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    But did ya like it? Is there some reason you're looking at 460s instead?
     
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    It was a nice saw Jon, really no Dolmar dealers around here. Have always wanted a 460, no particular reason.
     
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    I haven't run either model very much, but what time I have I like the 461 better.
     
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    If you just want one grab the 046 from Chevyman.
     
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    Been looking at that one alot guys, would love to have it. Gotta work out my coin boys. Lol....
     
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    I know a guy that has both not to far from me, both stock, both nice saws. Says he may sale one, that is kinda why I was just feeling around. We will see what happens I guess. Thanks for the replies.
     
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