Would you buy this saw? Bought: MS271 Farm Boss

[h20hunter]

So, looking for my first saw. I'm considering this saw:

https://millersequipment.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/?_ga=1.203557776.1425262926.1443471750

I want a long term use, reliable, home/yard/firewood application.

What do you think? Anyone get a new Stihl recently?

[benhuntin]

Saw is kinda small but should get you by. Can't go wrong with a husky 455 rancher

[Woodchuck]

So, looking for my first saw. I'm considering this saw:

https://millersequipment.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/?_ga=1.203557776.1425262926.1443471750

I want a long term use, reliable, home/yard/firewood application.

What do you think? Anyone get a new Stihl recently?

Saws are kinda like boats IMO, buy 2 sizes bigger than you think you need. You will use it. 
I am a Husky fan but Stihl is also a fine product.

[Doublelunger]

If thats your price range I would buy something like this.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/grd/5328817624.html

[Kittman]

To qualify as truly being a bonafide firewood saw it should have a power head with 3.0 ci. in. or larger engine size. 

[h20hunter]

https://millersequipment.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms251/?_ga=1.172230563.1425262926.1443471750#features_tab

Also like the use of this one. Good standard features.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I have a MS361, and wouldn't have anything smaller than that for wood cutting.

There MS391 in the ranch saw catagory with a 24" bar would be good.

[cbond3318]

This one is multi purposed.   

[bearhunter99]

In all reality it depends on how much you are going to use it.  Are you cutting firewood for camping or are you cutting 3+ cords a year for heat? 

I have a 361 and absolutely love it but when I bought it I was cutting and selling firewood and using firewood to heat the house so I was cutting quite a bit.  I don't have wood heat now and just use it for the occasional project or for cutting wood for the fire pit.  I am actually thinking of buying another smaller saw for general use because the wife doesn't like using the 361 and it is overkill for 95% of what I use it for now. 

If you are only going to use it a few times a year then there is really no need to spend $500-700 on a saw.  The smaller saw will suit you fine even if it takes a few extra seconds to saw through a log.  My two cents.

[trophyhunt]

So, looking for my first saw. I'm considering this saw:

https://millersequipment.stihldealer.net/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/?_ga=1.203557776.1425262926.1443471750

I want a long term use, reliable, home/yard/firewood application.

What do you think? Anyone get a new Stihl recently?

Saws are kinda like boats IMO, buy 2 sizes bigger than you think you need. You will use it. 
I am a Husky fan but Stihl is also a fine product.

[trophyhunt]

In all reality it depends on how much you are going to use it.  Are you cutting firewood for camping or are you cutting 3+ cords a year for heat? 

I have a 361 and absolutely love it but when I bought it I was cutting and selling firewood and using firewood to heat the house so I was cutting quite a bit.  I don't have wood heat now and just use it for the occasional project or for cutting wood for the fire pit.  I am actually thinking of buying another smaller saw for general use because the wife doesn't like using the 361 and it is overkill for 95% of what I use it for now. 

If you are only going to use it a few times a year then there is really no need to spend $500-700 on a saw.  The smaller saw will suit you fine even if it takes a few extra seconds to saw through a log.  My two cents.

[CementFinisher]

Volume of wood you will be cutting, speed at which you wish to go, and size of the most common wood you will be cutting will determine what size saw you will need. the smallest saw a guy cutting enough wood to heat his home with could get away with would be the MS 362

[Bucks2Ducks]

Volume of wood you will be cutting, speed at which you wish to go, and size of the most common wood you will be cutting will determine what size saw you will need. the smallest saw a guy cutting enough wood to heat his home with could get away with would be the MS 362

I cut all my own wood with a MS 290, not to mention a couple extra cords each year and love my saw. Maybe 15% of the time a bigger saw would be more efficient, but I wouldn't say necessary. When I got my saw Stihl recommended it for 10 cords or less a year. But this is America, so go big or go home.

[h20hunter]

Since I now burn heat only to supplement the primary heat pump I won't be cutting much. Got one project tree in mind. Other than that, much less use than most. Going to go fondle the "wood boss" I linked above after work today.

[Boss .300 winmag]

That saw has a small jug, not much to fondle.