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Need some advice on a new saw.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by MaineMtnMan, Jul 25, 2022.

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  1. Mrxlh

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    The perfect saw for you would be a 66cc saw, the only thing new would be the MS400. Jack Bealar ported one and it spanks a stock 500I.
     
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    I like my 400 more every time I run it
     
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    I was going to say the same thing about my 350. A cylinder that looks like this is just fun to run.

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    I can vouch for this....at least Kevin's version of the 346 anyway.
     
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    You got that right.

     
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    I like the high pitch of 12,500-13,500 rpm, but with the rakers that tall, it doesn't take much dulling to hurt cutting performance. I seem to get better chain life per sharpening if I run them low enough to bring the rpm down to around 12,000. Just seems to cut better for longer.
     
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