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New saw purchased today.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by HJ Simpson, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. HJ Simpson

    HJ Simpson

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    Good afternoon everyone.

    Well after more research I went today and bought a new MS261C. They had it in stock but it was setup for .325 chain and I wanted .375 but they didn't have the sprocket to change over. I will pick up Monday and will have pics. Worst part is I cant get to woods to try it out right now with waist deep snow. I got it with a 16" bar so it should be a fun saw to run.
     
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    Congrats on the saw and condolences on the waist deep snow.
     
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    Sweet, can't wait to see the pictures;)
    Looking forward to hearing how you like it once you can actually cut wood!
     
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    a Pic to Drool over until yours is ready.
    With some discussions lately on bar & chain size, wondering why you went 3/8 (.375) ?

    Shovel some snow, you are gonna want to do a test drive :) LOL
    ms261cm.png.jpeg
     
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  5. HJ Simpson

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    The only reason was just to keep everything on the same size chain. The last thing I need is another file size to keep track of LOL.
    I had some logs here but got bored last week and cut them up.
     
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    I picked up a slightly used one last fall for my BIL to be. Sweet package for sure. He's hardly used it, too dang much snow, but he's chomping at the bit.

    I'm a little jealous. Okay, a lot. Congrats on the new babay.
     
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    The 261's are fantastic saws. Good runners, build quality is second to none. As much as I don't mind "tuning", the new A/T / M-tronic is the way to go!
     
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    Congrats!!! Cant wait to see the pics...
     
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    My 261 is rapidly becoming my favorite saw to run. Have a blast with it!
     
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    Congrats !! Cant wait to try one !
     
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    Congrats... That's a very nice saw. Sorry to hear about the snow :mad:

    Personally, I would have went with 3/8" as well. Don't like to change up my chain sharpening set-up. I want everything 3/8".
     
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    +1
    I've thought about buying a reel of chain, one size would make the most sense for me.
    3/8 X .050 chains , seem to have more selection & availability for off the shelf loops
    + I like a bigger kerf for my style of cutting too, RS or LGX.
    Maybe I just like seeing lots of big chips fly when I'm cutting :)

    Waiting for the performance report & real pictures. :)

    What Chain type is it coming with ? ( RS or the RS3 )
     
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