Good camp/back country saw

leadfoot067 · Dec 13, 2011

i have a 028 wood boss, 044,an old blue homelite XL and a bug blue old homelite,my trail saw is a little red homelite 125 with a black plastic case..runs well,but is ready for a new bar and chain...the little red homelite was free at a garage sale...

Poohbair · Dec 13, 2011

A 029 / 290 or bigger is a great saw, but overkill for a trail saw...

I packed my little Stihl 210 in the Runner, and never came across anything blocking the trail that it wouldn't cut out of my way.

skinny_pedal · Jan 22, 2012

What are peoples thoughts on the ms250? I want a saw for occasional use around the house, trail and camping?

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS250.html

whatthe? · Jan 22, 2012

Poohbair said:
A 029 / 290 or bigger is a great saw, but overkill for a trail saw...

I packed my little Stihl 210 in the Runner, and never came across anything blocking the trail that it wouldn't cut out of my way.

That's because someone already came through in a jeep with their stihl 066 and cleared the trail for you.

The ms250 would be fine. If you only have one saw, get a 029.

CHOP SHOP · Jan 22, 2012

Man my cheap ol garage sale Huskies cut allot of firewood/road block this week off the side of the road.

I luvs me sum free ditch wood to go with a pair of thrifty saws.

crewchi · Jan 24, 2012

im a husqvarna dealer and see many saws come into my shop. It usually doesnt matter the brand but more the up keep. Saws are a dirty tool and you have to clean them and they will be your best friend. I have a old 70's poulan 5300 countervibe with a 28in bar and a old jonsered with a 28in bar and a small arborist stihl and a old 2100 husky. I love the older saws!

Rockcrawlintoy · Jan 29, 2012

i plan on gettin a 036 with a 25 inch bar for a saw. never know when u need some more umph or a bigger bar to take are of a tree that fell.

rollnhvy · Feb 5, 2012

I use a older Echo 550 EVL i just cant get that thing to die so i have a reason to get a new saw.

redneck_hippy · Feb 5, 2012

I use an Stihl 034av 23ish bar that's a really hard start. I have to use starting fluid when I haven't used it in months. Once its started it runs like a raped ape.

crewchi · Feb 5, 2012

redneck_hippy said:
I use an Stihl 034av 23ish bar that's a really hard start. I have to use starting fluid when I haven't used it in months. Once its started it runs like a raped ape.

starting fluid? ouch.

"S"-box · Feb 6, 2012

I just bought a husqvarna rancher 455 from a dude i used to work with. it has a 20" bar on it and i love it!!!!! a couple years ago I bought a brand new stihl ms310 which is a little bigger than my husky, that i put a 24" bar on. love it too. yesterday I cut about 3 cords of wood with both to compare..... the stihl seems to be a little heavier and harder to start but has quite a bit more cutting power. the husky is very responsive and is very user friendly. love em both tho.:awesomework:

Jaydog · Feb 6, 2012

Maverick26 said:
I use a 1976 Stihl 015 with a 14" bar. It has a full hard case to keep it clean when mounted to the back of the buggy. It gets well taken care of.

I have that same saw, I use it as a backup for limbing, the only downside is bumping the plug against my stomach while climbing....ouch! :haha: