562xp vs ms362cm vs a Unicorn

[skippy]

I'm not a big fan of stihl Saws they cut too slow . I own 2 now a mmws 044 and a very minty 064 mmws

 

[Nitehawk55]

Lots other great 60cc saws . I have a 555 and really like it .

How can a ported 346 be in the 60cc class ? , sure might cut like one but not a 60cc saw .

 

[exSW]

I backed into a 262. So now I understand what the fuss is about. .020 of squish and that's the only mod. Swings 20" of 3/8 square ground chisel buried eastern oak with no problem. But it's a twenty year old saw. Someone offers me enough and it goes down the road and I'll buy a brand new 60cc saw.

 

[cgraham1]

I backed into a 262. So now I understand what the fuss is about. .020 of squish and that's the only mod. Swings 20" of 3/8 square ground chisel buried eastern oak with no problem. But it's a twenty year old saw. Someone offers me enough and it goes down the road and I'll buy a brand new 60cc saw.

I have a 562. I prefer my 262.

 

[cgraham1]

16" 3/8 on a 346 in hardwood here. 60-65cc 16-20, 20-24 71cc for me.

Heres how I do it. The last number being my preferred bar length for each size saw.
50cc - 14-20". 16"
60cc - 18-24". 20"
70cc - 20-28". 24"
80cc - 24-32". 28"
90cc - 28-42. 36"

 

[bryanr2]

3cc per 1'' of bar works out perfect

 

[cgraham1]

3cc per 1'' of bar works out perfect

Pretty much where I'm at now.

 

[cgraham1]

Of course I cut wood with my saws. I don't really do cant races and cookie cutting (often). Not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd just rather be out in the woods cutting.

 

[bryanr2]

looks like this will be a landslide for Husq.

 

[cgraham1]

looks like this will be a landslide for Husq.

Amazing how many people around here love Stihls, and won't even try a Husqvarna. They brag about their 'Farm Bosses'. Lol

 

[bryanr2]

i tried one husq- the 288... and sold the Stihls. I really tried to give Stihl another shot this past year, but I can't get back into them. vibes suck, filtration sucks, lack of online parts suck, ergonomics suck. No thanks.

 

[cgraham1]

I like the 1128 saws. Are they better than a 372xp? Probably not, but I still like them. I still prefer my 7900, though.

 

[cgraham1]

I also like the 026, 261, 036, and 661 saws that I own/owned. I typically prefer the Husqvarnas to the Stihls in every class, though.

 

[skippy]

Agreed !

 

[skippy]

I love my husqvarnas and Jonsered s

 

[cgraham1]

I got a real nice 440 on trade, and Randy is building me a hybrid. I'll see how I like that one.

 

[jrsdws]

Solo 665

 

[exSW]

I have a 562. I prefer my 262.

No 562's I don't think it's a high use 20 year saw like the 262. I'd replace my stolen Dolmar 6100.

 

[DexterDay]

Neither 562 262 362. Watched these ported 262 getting out cut in same wood by ported 50cc 346's

I've seen an OE 346 outcut just about every saw there is (including 390xp's). At my Spring GTG this past year..

Yes it was ported...

So to be fair and play along? 346xp..

 

[skippy]

Pics won't load for me here either