Looking for another saw

[case mx270]

I have a second hand 357 xp but with a new piston and pot fitted before I had it which I use a 15" and a 18 " bar on .Anyway I m starting to love it and its beginning to make me smile . Now I m looking for something a little bigger to complement this saw something like a tidy used 365 so I can use a bigger bar on the big stuff or perhaps a stihl equivalent or something else . Not earning a living from these saws and I m happy to keep looking till the right saw comes along any ideas and is the 365 a good saw ? . Thanks

[Ironbark]

372XP

[Gary24]

Yeah 365 good saw but i use 372xp fantastic saw:thumbup:

[NFG]

Hi

 

Ive owned a 365xt for several years its a good saw, some report starting problems but the trick is to not use the decomp valve, choke out 2 pulls, choke in & usually starts 3rd / 4th go. Hot start usually first pull. I run mine on Aspen.

 

It runs well on a 20" bar & seems fairly effortless with a sharp chain.

 

It can also be modified to a similar power as a 372 by grinding the transfer ports but I havnt done that as power seems fine.

 

still £525 @ FR Jones

 

N

Edited December 30, 2016 by NFG

[Gbaz]

I've got a 365 and I run a 20" and a 28" bar. Lots of people said that 28" is too big for it but I find it fine. I don't need it to cut super quick though. I intend to do the 372 mod at some point.

[case mx270]

Is a Stihl 039 worth a look ?

[spudulike]

Is a Stihl 039 worth a look ?

 

Looking is as close as I would get:sneaky2: Personally, I have bad experiences with them but many rate them as a solid saw but not a racer like your 357XP. The 372XP is a far better choice and will last better!

[Stubby]

I would say a 372 would be the next logical step . Will run a 24" bar .

[case mx270]

Huqvarna 266 se any good ? Thanks

[Stubby]

Huqvarna 266 se any good ? Thanks

 

Good saw in its day . Bit long in the tooth now but if its a goodun the yea .