Stihl ms660 versus husky 395xp

[DanManofStihl]

I have used huskys I have used a husky 359 55 rancher 51 and the 141 and also the husky 394 I stilll stand with my statement they fell cheaply made.

[TexasTimbers]

My milling would all be on smaller logs, max of 20 inches in diameter and usually closer to 12 to 16 inch osage orange, pinoak and ash.

Robert, I was gonna email you but it's hidden - mine's fanninconstruction@yahoo.com I have a litany of questions especially after you buy the saw I'd like to ask, please email me so I can keep in touch over the next couple of weeks? Thanks. Kevin Jaynes.

[fishhuntcutwood]

So let me ask you this, could I start off milling with a 440 just to see if I like it and am satisfied with a chainsaw mill before buying a 660 or will that just be tearing up my 440?  My milling would all be on smaller logs, max of 20 inches in diameter and usually closer to 12 to 16 inch osage orange, pinoak and ash.

I heard the other day of a guy milling with an 026!  You can mill with whatever you like, but understand that milling is hard on a saw, and while I don't think you'd tear up the 440 right away, I don't think it'd be an entirely accurate measure of how the mill will work with a properly powered saw.   I've also heard of many guys who mill with a 660 and STILL want more power.    If you stay in the woods and dimensions you mentioned, the 660 would be more than plenty.  It's a good saw all the way around.

[logger]

Jokers,
Yeah, whateaver, that is your opinion.  

[jokers]

Jokers,
Yeah, whateaver, that is your opinion.  

True enough, isn`t that what forums are supposed to be all about? People sharing expereince based opinions vs people sharing propaganda based opinions?

As the owner/user of many Stihl and Husky saws I was replying to what I consider a mistaken and superficial opinion from a guy with an obvious Stihl bias(it`s in his name). Based on many previous questions and statements from that individual, I have formed the opinion that his saw experience is neither broad nor deep. I am offering no commentary whatsoever on what I would consider his general intelligence level to be, I don`t know him, I`m merely offering that he may have little to no actual OPERATING experience running a Husky. I can appreciate the perception that Stihls are generally of a higher quality, I get the same superficial feeling, but when it comes to work, the quality is equal. Pick the colors or features that you like best.

Russ

[logger]

That is all I was trying to say!  And I have been running chainsaws a long time!  FYI!  I am just trying to give people my opinions too, based on my expierence.  Let's just keep up the saw talk!

[jokers]

That is all I was trying to say!  And I have been running chainsaws a long time!  FYI!  I am just trying to give people my opinions too, based on my expierence.  Let's just keep up the saw talk!

That`s cool!