Chainsaws

[Deleted member 27310]

Hope all is well and the hunting season is treating you with some great adventures.

Every year right before deer season starts I start gathering firewood. I normally take a hand saw and ax with me but this year I want to upgrade to a chainsaw . I've read a few online reviews and the Husky ( husqvarna ) or Craftsman stand out.

Any of you guys have one and what would you suggest? I would probably use it once or twice a year. Gas or Battery is also another thing to think about. Thanks for reading.

 

[longbowhunter2]

Hi Rick
That's a tough one,
Don't buy a cheap one.
Get a home light, husky or even better. Never leave gas in carb.
Run it dry. then store it away.
Buy a couple of extra chains.
Especially cutting hard wood.
Putting fuel additive helps.
So no gas in the carb while
Been stored. A good chain sharpener really helps
Best
Longbow

 

[Bill S.]

How much are you willing to spend?

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Stihl

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[Deleted member 27310]

How much are you willing to spend?

Would like to keep it under $500

 

[msailor]

I bought a cheap one and took it back then purchased an echo 18 inch bar for around $350 to $400. This was a few years ago and I don’t use it that often but every time I need it it cranks right up. As others have said don’t buy cheap but since I am no lumberjack I was not going to spend a ton either.


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[Lungpopper]

I bought an older version of this saw 25 years ago still starts up and runs strong. I am using it the same way you’re describing you want to use it
You can get them for a little over $300.

https://m.stihlusa.com/WebContent/Images/Product/536/ms250.png?preset=Product.ProductDetails

It’s the MS 250.

 

[ilovesprig]

Stihl

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[popx5]

Stihl..... hands down.

 

[JakeSCH]

I love my husqvarna, I would say that you can’t go wrong with husqvarna or stihl.

I run a 450 with a 20” bar and it has been used on my eucalyptus and oak. Runs great....one day I was exhausted and poured my chain oil into the gas, dumped the oil out, dabbed as much as I could with paper towel and it fired right up as if nothing happened (that was 2 years ago). They just run.

 

[northcountyshooter]

I have used a few brands and recommend anything Stihl.

 

[MarceloF]

I'll add my vote for Still, I work for the forest service and Still is what they use.