I bought, thanks for the help

[Rancher]

Ater a month or so of reading questions and comments on this site I decided I knew enough to make a reasonable choice for a milling saw for small pine.
From what I read here, the 3120 or 88 were more saw then I needed and by droping down to a ms 66mag or 395 I could have a more versitile saw. Finally, for price and performance I would also consider an old Husky 2100.

So, I went to town to pick up a used Husky 2100 that the saw shop owner said he had put a lot of work into. I had my doubts when I saw the chain was on backwards. These doubts were confirmed when he also couldn't start it. I thought, you know , I have enough problem equipment on the ranch- buy new.

So I looked at the Stihl ms 66mag and really liked the look and balance but was put off by the 3 month quarantee, I wanted more. So then I looked at the Husky 395 XPG. The Husky has a two year quarantee, heated handles, is $100 less then the stihl and the shop threw in an extra chain and scabbord. So I bought it.

Thanks to all of you , I felt I had enough information to at least know what I should be looking for. In truth, I would have taken the stihl except for the short warranty.
Bill

 

[DanManofStihl]

3 month

All of the stihl saws I got new I have nevered needed to take them in for work they have run great always started up. I would definetly buy a stihl again. The huskys I have had have always been trouble for me but tht might just be me. I love my 066 mag

 

[rb_in_va]

My Honda came with a 60k mile warranty. A Hyundia has a 100k mile warranty. Is the Hyundia better?

 

[Chris J.]

Congratulations on your new saw,

& welcome to AS. The Husky should serve you well for many years, as would've the Stihl.

 

[Happyjack]

Have you used the saw yet what do you think?

Both saws are good quality units. I would have gone for the 2yr Warranty as well.