I need help picking a saw.

[SawTroll]

Jonsered still has the 2171 which is the same as a 372 if you go the 70cc route.

Fred

Beware of the streight across front handlebar on the Jonsered saws!

Don't buy one unless you have tried it, and feel comfortable with it!

 

[SawTroll]

..... I had my eye on either a ms280 or a 310 . I dont know if either of those are very good.......

As far as I know they are both "good", but the 359 at 400 USD from Baileys is hard to beat. That is a pro quality saw, even though it is not an xp.

If you go the Stihl route, the 280 is a much better constructed saw than the 310, and has better anti vibration. Reportedly the antivibe is a bit soft with long bars, though.
It is pretty close to beeing a pro quality saw.

 

[Lakeside53]

As far as I know they are both "good", but the 359 at 400 USD from Baileys is hard to beat. That is a pro quality saw, even though it is not an xp.

If you go the Stihl route, the 280 is a much better constructed saw than the 310, and has better anti vibration. Reportedly the antivibe is a bit soft with long bars, though.
It is pretty close to beeing a pro quality saw.

I agree - if you looking at quality, then definitely the MS280. If you want more horsepower and a little longer bar length, the 310. Reality though is that the 280 works fine with a 20 inch, and 24 is pushing it on the 310, so...

 

[rjh245]

Best deal going for under $400!

http://onlinestore.forestindustry.com/cgi-bin/baileys/catch.html?product=new0179

Great deal....I wish i had paid that for mine.
Rob

 

[woodfarmer]

what kind of advice is that?, i've been running jonsered for fourteen years, can't stand the crooked bar of the other makes. jonny 2159 rocks!!!

 

[fireman1904]

Thanks guys. I just bought a ms280 yesterday.. I cut wood all day with it. I love it. It is exactly what i was looking for.

 

[Lakeside53]

another happy customer! Merry Xmas from Stihl.

 

[pinus]

That is usually the comment of evryone who used MS270/280, very smooth saws