Stihl ms260

[BigAl]

Is a Stihl MS260 a good start for a entry level pro saw or should it be something different? There are mostly Stihl dealers here.

Thanks,
Al

 

[begleytree]

Sure, if you're in stihl country, the 260 is a good place to start. so is the 200 not T model
-Ralph

 

[computeruser]

Depends on what you're aiming to do with it, I guess. It is a solid, proven design that just keeps going and going. If you buy one please be aware that they benefit immensely from opening the muffler up a bit (and then returning, of course). Stick with a 16" bar and .325" chain and you'll be quite happy with an MS260. Anything beyond that is asking more of the saw than it should be expected to give.

 

[Stihl_Learning]

they benefit immensely from opening the muffler up a bit (and then returning, of course).

Personally I think the Dealer would frown on returning it with a bunch of holes in it. I would retune it :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[computeruser]

Personally I think the Dealer would frown on returning it with a bunch of holes in it. I would retune it :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

Aren't we funny this morning! No sympathy for a tired typist, eh? :help:

 

[Stihl_Learning]

Aren't we funny this morning! No sympathy for a tired typist, eh? :help:

No sympathy but I'd rep ya if I could
Says I need to spread the love around a lil more
John

 

[04ultra]

Have two 026 pro's and they run really good.



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[Trigger-Time]

MS260.......

 

[rb_in_va]

No sympathy but I'd rep ya if I could
Says I need to spread the love around a lil more
John

Got you both. Have a nice day!

 

[Erick]

Got two of them myself they are great little saws, and a good place to start. I run more fuel through my little 260 then any other saw I own and have no problems recomending it to you, unless you have a steady diet of 30" trees.

 

[Erick]

Like computeruser said though you really should open up that pin hole in the muffler it really brings that saw to life, and stick to the .325 pitch chain.

 

[OLY-JIM]

260

I like the 260 quite a bit. Good limbing and light general purpose saw. Been around a long time and keeps on working. I agree with the 16" bar / .325" pitch chain, however, as just a small consideration...I think you'll find greater chain availability in 3/8" pitch (Perhaps Stihl RSC, and in a pinch you can pretty much always find 3/8" chain in some flavor). Either way...good little saw. Oh yeah...and do open the muffler a little.

 

[West Texas]

+1 I've used both .325 and 3/8 chain on my 026/260 saws; and have finally converted all my saws to 3/8". It simplifies my going to the field with bars, drive sprockets, chains, etc all being compatible and interchangeable. And I only have to buy and stock one size chain, bar, sprocket, etc. instead of two of everything.

A muffler modded 026/026 pro/260 Pro will pull an 16" 18" or 20" bar with ease in hard wood where I live. I prefer the 18" bar myself, others, who don't like to bend over, run the 20" with good results. I think its really a matter of preference, and you will soon know what your own preference is going to be. Great saws, buy and enjoy.