huyinthewoodswithapowersaw

Ok so ill chime in as a part time logger now mainly firewood production and sales i fell somewhat here and there locally. i have had used larger saws mainly for power in larger wood 372 xp 066 Sthil and the like i had got a Stihl ms 500i two or so years ago my wife got it as a Father's Day gift as i started the firewood business full time that saw and my 372 xp plus other little logger type things got stollen from my rig but i can say. the MS 261 c-m hangs at 4 hp 10 pounds and if you mod it like I did you can get more out of it i use it felling and firewood i keep an old 372 close by if needed i also have the 251 cb and i find it wanting it can't compare to the 261 c get the mtronic though you won't be disappointed I'm not a pro i don't know everything and i am new to the game only been doing this 10 ish years don't get caught up in numbers get what's comfy for you and what feels nice running it anyone can run a saw for 5 mins and cut a few cookies but if you use it daily 10 pounds will mater over 11 i know i loved my big saws but if i could get something lighter that may be a little less powerful but could still cut id go with that over the ripper with 50 inch bar 28 was my7 go to but on the east coast we dont need 100 mile long saws hope you consider some of what was said and hope it helps feel free if you have questions about either saw ask ill help with what i can