My old Poulan has given up the ghost. I need a new chainsaw. This time, I thought I'd get a real one.

My dealer has two on sale: A Stihl MS250 for $300 and a MS271 Farm Boss. The latter is about $100 more.

I need a chainsaw to cut up deadfall into firewood (mostly oak) and cut down red cedar trees up to 8" or so diameter.

I'm thinking 18" bar, but I'm open to suggestions.


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