My First chainsaw

[Cainnon]

Hay y'all!
This is cainnon from down south I'm new to the forum. I've worked as a ground man for a few years when I was a few years younger but never owned my own saw. I need a good saw to fell pine and maybe some smaller oaks. I also do a little timber framing on the side. I'm sure I could use it for that to...
What would be a good used saw or new saw I wanna spend around $300. I'd prefer American made but I'm not opposed to any other non communist country's
Thank you so much
Cain

 

[no tree to big]

well what saws did you use when you were a GM that you liked? how big are the pines? a 440 with a 24" just about covers all you average work a 260 if you wanna cut a bit slower but have a lighter saw or a 460 if you want more power then the 440 ahhhh just get a 660 with a few different bar lengths and be covered for everything

 

[Cainnon]

The boss man had all Huskies. I don't really recall What models numbers. Id like a 24 or 28 inch bar. The trees I'll be cutting are not much bigger than 24 inches.. I've had my eye on the ms 261 it seems like a good combo of weight and powers with put being very large.
Thanks for your recommendations. When I get my leafy green money check I'll just pick up one of each!

 

[KenJax Tree]

346xp and 372xp

 

[Cainnon]

That 346xp is in my price range. Is it true that huskies are different quality depending on where there assembled? Thank you

 

[deevo]

346xp and 372xp

Yep, x2, I would even suggest the 346 xp and 562 xp, awesome saw, i have had mine for 3 weeks now, runs a 24" bar with no slowing down! I might even put my 372 xp up for sale, selling my 066 with 36" bar and getting a 395xp

 

[dingeryote]

That 346xp is in my price range. Is it true that huskies are different quality depending on where there assembled? Thank you

Homeowner/Box store saws yes.

XP's, no.


Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[Cainnon]

Very good info!
Thank you, sir.:spam:

 

[fearofpavement]

I would buy a good quality mid size saw and buy a cheaper small saw. There are lots of cheap saws in the 50cc and under range out there that would be perfectly suitable for limbing and timber framing. Probably could buy a non runner that could be fixed up for less than $20 in parts. I think a mid size saw with a 20" bar would be adequate for what your needs are. Maybe have a 24" for it in case you run into the occasional bigger stuff but if you buy a saw too large, you will wind up using your too small saw so you don't have to lug it around. (my opinion)

 

[QuadL-matty]

365 husky, do everything u want it to