Stihl 261c M-tronic Perfect Firewood Saw?? Our First Impressions

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Best part of this video is the training and you mentoring your son in the proper way to fell a tree. There is no rushing when it comes to safety and you are teaching him good practices. Also the fact you had a 250 there as well shows he is getting practice on smaller saws before you toss him a bigger one. Thumbs up on the video from showing the saw and the interaction showed with your son.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

That’s what it’s all about. I may not be an expert myself but it’s my job to pass on what knowledge I have to my son. I have enjoyed watching him grow and learn. My hopes is that he is better than me someday and passes it on to one of his own! Thanks for the positive feedback 👊🏻

[@snuffdipper6611]

Best firewood saw ever made. I’ve had mine for 4 years now and I cut 15 cords a year with it. It’s my favorite saw that Stihl makes I won’t buy any other saw. I run 18” bar with full chisel chain. It’s a beast of a saw

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I gotta say it’s becoming my favorite saw after just owning it for two years. I run a 20 inch bar simply because my son has the MS 250 with the 18 on it. The 261 is so satisfying to run that it is in my hand, probably 90% of the time. I appreciate you watching and commenting.👊🏻

[@merrittbebout7279]

great vid good to watch the both of you guys working together you're teaching him right good saw workmanship

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I appreciate your kind words! I always enjoy cutting with my sidekick more than alone. It’s always better spending time making memories. Before I know it he’ll be going off to college. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Great combo! Not just the saws but the father/son getting it done great job guys. Todd you now have the best two saws a guy could ever want in my opinion 👍👊👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I couldn’t agree more! I am very pleased with this 261 in the short amount of time Evan let me run it🤣 Appreciate ya Jeremiah 👊🏻🍻

[@oldguyfirewood]

Great video Todd. Good job Evan! Love seeing a father/son team working together. I agree on notching around waist level for the same reasons you mentioned…. much safer in my opinion. - Dick

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Dick. I thought the vid ran a little long but I can’t stop yapping! I just like to put out a vid that has a good beginning, middle, and a good closer! Glad you enjoyed 👍🏻👊🏻

[@EasyMoneyCrew]

that seems like a sweet saw. so glad you made this video, i was thinking of picking up the 261c

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Well I really love this 261. Even though I have only ran it a handful of times now I would recommend it. You just know automatically sometimes when you have a good one and this was one of those times. Thanks for watching EM👍🏻

[@deanmoore420]

Nice running chainsaw. I’m going to buy one of them tomorrow. Great video enjoyed watching.👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Had mine for two years now and love it. You will not be disappointed with your purchase. Appreciate you watching Dean.👊🏻

[@deanmoore420]

@@toddsoutsideagain no problem thank you for letting me know. I ran steel equipment for a long time and I do have the 500 I but I just wanted something a little bit lighter and I think that’s going to be perfect. Saw.👍

[@brett.mckinley]

I stumbled across your channel and immediately recognized the wood yard! Great video! Stay safe fellas.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Awesome Brett thanks for coming aboard👍🏻🪵🪵

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Nice felling Evan. Nice pair of saws right there. Before I got my 460 I ran a 260 and 261 for years cutting up 30in blow downs. Only reason I bought my 460 was I needed to cut up a 50in Oak blowdown out of my neighbors yard. The 261 is a freakin work horse! Take care guys!👍🏻

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hey Rod I have wanted this 261 ever since I seen you running yours. You were right. Perfect firewood saw! I feel like it’s going to be in my hands a lot this fall. That’s if Evan hasn’t already claimed it🤣 Thanks for watching 👊🏻🍻

[@bfoutdooradventures]

Nice job Evan! It looks like you have picked the best saws for your needs Todd. I think the way you made your cut at waist height is the best way to be safe, we do the same. We always go back and finish them off afterwards. Hopefully things slow up for you and you get a break from your busy schedule.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

At a soccer game in St. Louis right now! Freezing to death🤣 Yes IMO I have the two saws that best suits our needs. Thanks for watching 💃🕺

[@knottwworking]

Hey Todd, the woodyard looks great all cleaned up but will look better with the new rounds in it. Good job guys. Keep cutting and splitting.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Yes it does 🤣 I have to always have some rounds to split. I will elreally enjoy splitting this Red Oak. Thanks for watching KWW👍🏻

[@timberray9572]

My first year of firewood cutting I started with a MS260, the following year I stepped up to a MS460 and never looked back. I don't run anything smaller than a 65cc saw anymore.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I really like the power of the 400 but I also wanted a smaller saw to do the limbing work. In some cases while cutting in the woods it’s nice to have the smaller saw and shorter bar to maneuver through the brush. Thanks for watching Ray👍🏻

[@outdoorswiththisguy1950]

I just picked me up a 261 as well. So far only bucked about 10 rounds with it but I couldnt agree with you more. I believe its going to be my new eveery day go to saw this winter. Take Care Todd !

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hey how’s it going OWTG! Yes I believe the 261 will be in my hands most of the time now. Great saw. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

I know this video is 11 months old. Sure sounds both of you are very happy with your 261 and 400. Evan really nice setup and execution of the tree you dropped. Todd good dad, teaching safety and proper procedures for dropping trees and bucking. Later gentlemen.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Yes and yes🤣Still very happy with both these saws! We appreciate ya watching and commenting Allen👊🏻

[@williamhale6808]

Good job young You have learned your lessons well. I started at about same age. Still have not cut my self or any body . No safety gear when I started . Stay safe !

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks 👍

[@Living-The-Dream]

Great video Todd ! Excellent job dropping that tree Evan 👍 Gotta love that MS 261 , truly the perfect firewood saw. You won’t believe what I found today on a short road trip, went looking for a MS 400c for a friend. Found “5” MS 500i’s !! No b/s. Funny thing was, I only found “1” MS 400c. These spots were all within an hour from me. Again, great video 🪵⛓🪚👍👏🇺🇸 Rick

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Rick I appreciate the good words. I try to give a full story on all my vids. I tend to get to long sometimes because all my yapping!🤣 I’m glad you like. I bought my 400c a year ago August and I haven’t seen one since. I have seen numerous 500i s on shelves. As a matter of fact the shop I found the 261c at had a 500 on the shelf. I think there getting too pricey🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the support Rick👊🏻🇺🇸

[@stannelson2582]

Big saws are fun but we all know what saws we grab when the real work needs to get done for the day. 50cc saws seem like the real go to pick. Just right! Nicely done fellas.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Stan you are correct! I needed to get the 400 first for all the big free wood we were getting. I always wanted to add the 261 and now that I have I’m impressed. Although the 400 is only 1 lb heavier I can tell that it will make a huge difference at the end of the day. Thanks for watching Stan👍🏻

[@stannelson2582]

@@toddsoutsideagain I use an ms250 then jump to a husky 460. We all need choices. If you want another option and I did this with my 460. I went from a 24 inch bar that I liked. Down to an 18 and holly crap my saw changes. Fun freaking saw 60cc and an 18 inch bar. Makes my disrespected farm saw more than capable for not being a pro saw. Have a great night!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@stannelson2582 True Stan! I put the 20” back on the 400 a while back and it was scary🤣

[@johnsweeney1712]

Great to see the saws at work… I always wear gloves to protect my hands in case the chain breaks and to isolate the vibrations even further.

[@tonyalways7174]

Great job by Evan for sure. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey fellas , Evan done a fantastic job feeling that tree . That 261 is a sweet machine . I like it a lot . Great video . I might just have to look at those 261’s . Y’all men have a great day !! Del 🇺🇸👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Del. I’m getting Evan plenty of practice so when I’m old I can just supervise🤣 Appreciate ya 👊🏻🇺🇸

[@outsideinmichigan]

Evan did an excellent job felling that tree. Right on the money. Todd you did a good job filming also lol. I’ve never ran a 261c but have heard good things. 🍻cheers

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I am biased but I believe he did an excellent job as well! That tree had a twist in it and a lean and he put it right where I told him to. I am very pleased with the saw in what little time Evan allowed me to run it🤣 Thanks for watching Dean👊🏻🍻🇺🇸

[@mikehughes2026]

Great felling there Evan, right on the money. Don’t see many “Humbolts” in the Midwest or East thought it was a west coast thing. Your right Todd, power-to-weight on the 261 is numero uno, they ran the numbers, think it comes in just under 11 lbs. Few years back, might be talking trash, Niners vs Da Bears, couldn’t care less now, exited for the season to open, Firewood season is here!. Take care fellas

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Mike I totally agree that the 261 is the perfect firewood saw now!! I could cut with this thing all day long! Take care and thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@onlygodknowswhat7595]

Using Humboldt notches saves a good chunk of that bottom round.

[@stevengonyaw1617]

Got the 362 , 400 ,and just received my 261 Last week ! Been waiting since February for the 261 . 😜

[@toddsoutsideagain]

That’s a great lineup Steven!! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@buildlife]

Well done fellas! Love the 261.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Appreciate it Steve! We love this new saw! Thanks for watching and commenting 👊🏻

[@megamike4357]

You will enjoy using that saw a lot. I am not a big fan of noodling with my 261, but overall its an impressive saw.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Well I’ve only ran it for a couple minutes now and I already love it! I figure the 400 will be used for felling and bucking everything big as well as noodling! The 261 will help give the 400 a break and handle all the manageable trees. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@shottyshoshco]

My ms 261c is my favorite saw. My new 462c is so much fun to run but the 261c is so little I grab it first if it will do the job.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I have a feeling I’m going to be the same way. I really like the 400 but if there is no need for a 25”bar and extra power 261 will be the go to saw. Thanks for watching SS👍🏻

[@rickdavid1795]

Great video Thanks

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Rick👊🏻

[@canamrider7195]

The 261 is a homerun for Stihl. You got a good one. 🙂

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Yes I do believe your right!! Thanks for watching CanAm👍🏻👊🏻

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Oh nice.. it's 1st run and we got to see the 400c cutting grass too.. hahaha.😁👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

1st run with the 261 and love it! Had to let the 400 loose too. Didn’t want it to get mad at me🤣Thanks for stopping by Daniel 👊🏻🍻

[@firewoodathome]

Good work gentlemen, nice saw.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Bill. We really love this 261! Appreciate ya watching 👍🏻

[@kevinmason3086]

I like my 25-in bar on my 391. On my 250 I use an 18-in bar but I use that saw most of the time unless I get to that bigger stuff that's when I pull out my 391.

[@ciphercode2298]

I've got an old ms310 that I've used for 15 years or so. I ran it with a 20" and I had opened up the muffler. I'm thinkin about buyin the 390 engine kit for it and gettin a 25" light bar. I figure it's cheaper than buying a new saw,and ya dont have all the fussy mtronic stuff that can go out. I do love my little ms250 too,its a real back saver.

[@robertcary435]

I really like my 261!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Had the 261 for almost a year now and still lovin it. Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@davidkrajcovic5018]

Excellent job Evan, with practice you will get better with your notching. I do suggest you engage the brake when looking at the notch and walking around. Safety is paramount.

[@woodruffwoods]

I am a huge proponent of the 50cc saws. Wish I lived closer so I could run my 550xp next to you!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Well maybe someday we can get together! I’m sure the 550xp is awesome. Thanks for watching Woody!👊🏻🍻

[@waltergregory2368]

Nice new saw!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Walter. Today was the first run and I love it! Appreciate ya watching 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@adambatchelder4121]

Its certainly the perfect trail work saw as its light packable and strong. As for small firewood ya its nice and light. For bigger stuff na.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Yeah I agree. I do believe if you could only have one saw, it’s my choice. You can handle all the small stuff with light weight power. It does also have the ability to cut bigger stuff too🤷‍♂️ Great saw! Thanks for watching and commenting Adam

[@adambatchelder4121]

@@toddsoutsideagain yep ive had a few 026, 260, and now a ported 261 that is truly amazing power to weight raito. But for my hard oak firewood I like a 70 to 90 cc saw that doesn't have to work as hard.

[@ciphercode2298]

As I get older my old ms441c seems like it gets heavier and heavier. Anytime I can I use a smaller saw. I'm not doin production work,just cuttin 5 cord of wood for my own use. Still,they each have their place. I wouldnt mind handling one of those new ms400c saws. They weigh less than 13lb and seem pretty capable, with a 28" light bar.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@ciphercode2298 I have had a 400c for two years now and love it!!!

[@OutsidewithScheib]

Great job guys and that’s still a sexy shirt.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Makes my arms look bigger🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting Scheib👊🏻🍻🇺🇸

[@richysoutdoors2591]

Yeah man , definitely got a sweet select of saws 👍. Nice work Evan ☑️. Always enjoyable men .., What chain do you run on the 261 , rs yellow tab? Or ?? Thanks for showing, good deal brother. Later folks

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Richy. The 261 was running the original green Stihl safety chain. It was literally the first cuts with that saw on this vid. I figured I get the use out of it before I switch it. 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for stopping by brother👊🏻🍻

[@richysoutdoors2591]

@@toddsoutsideagain smart stuff 👍👍

[@milanpaunovic1429]

Greetings from Serbia, how is the 261c saw serving you?

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hello! The 261 is serving me great. Had it for a year now. Ran 3 tanks of fuel thru it tonight and still loving this saw. No complaints. Thanks for watching Milan

[@mainerdiy8399]

Nice job dropping that tree Even. You're giving me the bug to start my saw up and find a tree to fell.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

This weather needs to cool down a bit and then it’s go time! Thanks for watching👍🏻🪵🪵

[@mainerdiy8399]

@@toddsoutsideagain Here in central Maine we have only been in the mid to upper 60's in the day and 40' to 50' at night. Just right for working outdoors.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@mainerdiy8399 My kinda weather 👍🏻

[@DigD97]

Same that I have.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Great saws👍🏻

[@alan-dr8uo]

I believe you do have the perfect match at least they would be far my use

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Thanks Alan. I have owned the 400 for two years now and the 261 for a year. Im still pleased and believe they are the perfect two saws for me as well. Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻

[@LeuCustomKnives]

Amazing a 4cc difference and like 1 extra HP

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Appreciate ya watching LCK

[@onlygodknowswhat7595]

You will find yourself grabbing that 261 as your go to saw most of the time.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I think your right about that!

[@waterbugofthausa7723]

Hello friend I seen your channel on KZbin outdoors channel I have you on my play list I have few videos come over check out if you like very good seen their I enjoy the good video you n your family have a bless one n be safe 🖐 👍 👍

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Awesome I appreciate ya coming aboard. I will be checking out your channel.👍🏻👍🏻

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Nice pair of saws, Good Felling young man! 🚜👍🏼🪵🇺🇸

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I really like this combo Larry! It just works well for our needs. I had to get Evan all trained up on felling. I will be old someday and I just want to point and watch🤣 Thanks for watching 👊🏻🇺🇸