I’m a husky guy so that’s what I’d get. As usual the answers will be what people like. Get whatever has the best dealer support near you if you use a shop for maintenance and repair. If you like to tinker and can wrench a little yourself then Husky parts are available online where Stihl is not.
There are a few big box dealers around, Northern Tool and Fleet Farm. But they're dealing with the 455 Rancher and 271 Farm Boss style saws. Not much of a jump from what I have IMO. I'm going to check out a dealer after work that has both. But, that is a factor for sure.
I would add that I don’t believe either saw is big enough to mill with.
That's good to know and why I asked. That's nothing that's going to happen in the next year, but definitely high enough up the list to keep in mind. Thank you!
