Doc Watson
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I'm looking to get a Stihl MS-251 for work in my 2.75 acre wooded yard. I'm very comfortable with chainsaws, I've felled many trees, and heated my house with wood for many years back in the day, etc. I have some pine barrens pines (40?) that were killed by the borer bugs and have to fell and cleanup. The 251 looks to me to be a good fit since it's without some of the "comfort items" that I've seen causing issues, big enough to do the job, yet not so big to be unmanageable. Hopefully that's a good assessment. I've been working with 2 old Poulons that have been a pain to keep working and I'm tired of worrying if I'll get through the felling before the saw decides it needs a break.
In any case - the 251 comes with a .050 gauge chain on the 18" bar, yet there is an option for a .063 as well. NOT from the dealer? I guess I would have to order it in addition and swap it out... Does it matter? I seem to see more options for .063 chains . The full description for the stock chain is Rapid Micro .325" pitch, 0.050 gauge, 68 drive Links (23 RM3 68). Is it worth opting for the non-standard chain? Pros/Cons?
In any case - the 251 comes with a .050 gauge chain on the 18" bar, yet there is an option for a .063 as well. NOT from the dealer? I guess I would have to order it in addition and swap it out... Does it matter? I seem to see more options for .063 chains . The full description for the stock chain is Rapid Micro .325" pitch, 0.050 gauge, 68 drive Links (23 RM3 68). Is it worth opting for the non-standard chain? Pros/Cons?