I'll check out Stihl and Echo tomorrow, Husky on Monday, and I'm trying to track down a local Jonsered dealer. My buddy has a Husky 372XP that I'm going to borrow and try out.
Chainsaws are like beer. You'll never get a consensus on which is best, and that's the way it's supposed to be. Choose the color of your banner, hoist it proudly, and be prepared to defend it.
I have a Stihl MS 180 C-B (14") I use for small stuff and limbing and a MS 310 (20") that would make a den of beavers green with envy. Plus they fashionably color coordinate with my tractor
Plus I have a Poulan (20") that I bought to cut up skids at the shop. The 180 walks all over that one, and we tried every type of grind on the chains. Did find a grind that worked ok but the available chains get dull REALLY quick.
I get my Stihl chains on ebay from dealers. I can usually save 6.00 or more per chain than at the local dealers. I do not use anti-kickback chains, but the ones with Warnings! Plus my BIL has some Hot Grinds! Stihl chains are the best in my opinion.
The 310 was replaced with the 311 and has a few more features.
