The chain speed on the MS250 is faster on start up because it's still on partial choke, getting a richer mixture. I have one of these and always start it with the chain brake on (except when I'm restarting it warm while working). A lot of people have had difficulty with the MS250 on starting because of how the recoil start is made (smaller diameter, that makes it fight against compression). The improved models, have a better recoil start. Mine is the original and I don't usually have trouble starting it. Except last year when the coil failed and that was making it FUN! I start my saw the same way you do by holding it against my legs so that it is controlled. I never got into throw-starting saws. I own four Stihl saws: MS250, MS290 (which is my favorite all around saw), MS291 (that I bought cheap because a guy had it new and didn't like how it was hard to start when hot. It has something to do with the ported design for fuel efficiency. I get around that by letting the saw idle with the brake on if I have to set it down for a minute), and also have an 044 that I bought new in 1995. Cheers Kenny, Be safe out there and watch out for the Sasquatch!!
@@OpenAirAdventure Well, I didn't mean to be so long-winded but when someone talks saws I find lots to contribute. Maybe I should E-A-S-E back on my morning coffee. I'm sure there's a prize, though.....so I'll be standing down at my mailbox waiting.
I have an older 025, I have to agree with you, it's hard to beat for a homeowner/residential power saw. I run the Stihl RS full chisel or the Oregon full chisel, little saw cuts like a champ. I can't begin to imagine how many cord of firewood I've cut with it. It's was my workhorse for many years. Excellent video Kenny. Take care.
Hey Bob. Nice to hear your experience with the Stihl was a positive one. Between the Husky, Stihl, and Echo, it will be a hard decision to make for a new saw these days.
Great demo on the Stihl. They sure do run away when they are on fast idle. That is one thing I like about the 5 series Husqvarna Saws. Beautiful cabin and I am glad it was left untouched.
Just the difference between a traditional carb and an electronic one. The husqvarna 550xp is twice the price and almost 2lbs heavier. My 550xp mk1 suffered real bad overheating problems. I enjoyed it,but had to rebuild it twice in 8 years. Thing was hard to work on too. The ms250 is super simple and still a great cuttin saw.
Nice demo of the saw buddy pretty impressive No one messed with your cabin can tell it’s been sitting for a while with all the cobwebs goes to show you decent people in your area. 👍
@@OpenAirAdventure it’s such a small world. My parents had friends come in for the weekend that just came from Nova Scotia. Don’t really know much details but it got my attention when my dad told me that’s where they drove from ! 🤣
I’ve never run a Stihl before. When we go logging for our sawmills the guy who does the majority of the felling uses a Stihl and swears by it. He has some amazing skills and really makes that saw go.
Great technique, i have the ms271 a d for lonest time it just never started i thought i had a poulan with ms271 writen on the side. But now it's not to bad. Thanks ken
Good evening Kenny. The ms250 is a good little saw. I still have my ms250 that I bought back in 2003. It was manufactured in 2002. Yeah you want the chain brake on when starting it, although any saw you start the brake should be on. Great way to split and cut firewood. Happy sawing!
Stihl es para nosotros la mejor marca de maquinaria forestal. Nosotros tenemos una motosierra profesional Stihl y ahora que termina el verano, tenemos que empezar a hacer leña también 😃💚👍🏻64 +subs
They have sold many of those saws! I have experience with only 1 of them and it was brand new. Was a very hard hot starting saw. Seems to run fairly well. To me the 250 should be a 250 saw and not a $450 saw. But, they seem to serve many people very well
Over 30 years ago my buddy and I built a log cabin and we used a Stihl 250 not sure was MS250 but we worked thst saw hard , cutting , ripping , pinching between logs but it never quit. You would want to hold it between your legs and start it lol Little cabin like you left it that's a good thing never know these days what people are going to do when they find things. That's one way to split it , before you cut it lol. Have a great week my buddy.
Good Morning Sir, Very Nice Man Cave Garage That You Have Mon Ami 😇👍I totally Agree With Your About MS 250 👍😇👌I have my Stihl Chainsaw 250 since 2011 and from 2011 until 2021 I cut around 5 full cords of firewood mainly hardwood with it and since 2021 until now around 2 full cords mainly soft wood of firewood and it is The Best Chainsaw in the World and after doing some research I found this ( STIHL manufactures in seven countries around the world - Germany, USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, China and the Philippines. From 1971, STIHL is the best-selling chainsaw brand in the world. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Waiblingen near Stuttgart.) I have been greasing the tip roller of that bar even if the do not require but it does not hurt to do that 😇👍Very Nice Cold Start Field Start Demo 🧐🧐👍👍 I put the chain break when I start it for safety like you have demonstrated so very well 👍🧐🙏Very Nice looking Wood Shack That you have Sir 🧐🧐👍👍👌👌that is great way of chainsaw wood splitting and very skilfull lumber Jack that You Are Sir 👌👍🧐💪 OUTSTANDING Video SIr and Be Well Cheers 🍻🍻
Great video & nice cabin!! We run these stihl 250’s out of our bucket trucks at work. A couple we have are the older 025 version. They’re great! We have dropped them outa the bucket a couple times. They’re pretty tough 😂 Enjoyed it Kenny!! 🤝
Stihl Ms 250 is a good little saw! Your particular 250 is a saw and a splitter all in one!😂 My son Evans first saw. Most people who buy one hang on to them for a reason. Great cabin and video Kenny👊🏻
Wood splitter and saw all in one . I don’t remember the size but my Cusin back in the day had a few Stihl saws that did the same thing . Karen made me take half a day off so I’m finally catching up on videos .
Morning Kenny! Great words of wisdom for sure. Chainsaws can be very dangerous! We use the same door closing mechanisms. Lol. Jason has been doing that for years. Nice cabin! I guess your outhouse is sealed up to rodents better than ours. We have to put our toilet paper in coffee tins so the mice and squirrels don't steal it for their nests! ✌️🇨🇦
Yeah my ms250 is a great little saw! I opened up the muffler and it made it a whole new saw! They perform real well for for 45cc. Oh i also got rid of the zama carb and put a walbro wt215 carb on it and that also helped a ton as its fully adjustable. Ive got a 550mk2 Husky and its probably my most go to saw!
@tedneitzel ah, cool brother. It's good that you can modify your own stuff. Ya, they are great those 250s. The 550 is a little sreamin demon. Fast saw.
Great tips Kenny ! that brake is important safe only works if you use it :) My 445 husky has a bit of a high idle too when you set that choke on so when we start we all have different ways to hold them still the brake is is important , Your just enjoying that little wood heat in the shop :) Take care
How's she goin'? You know what Kenny? What you have said about the MS250 is exactly what I have found with mine. A great saw, but tricky to start due to the full choke and then 1/2 choke and the chain spins when started. Excellent review and a great demo too. Thanks for taking us up to the cabin. Some nice spot!! Take 'er easy!!
I have a Stihl MS /50 with the easy start feature. It is usually mounted to my John Deere 520. The tractor featured on my channel sticker. If you look closely, you can see the saw in its mount. There is nothing much handier than having a saw with you on the tractor while working on the woods.
@@OpenAirAdventure , it took me a while because of the “ easy start” feature. I have grown to like it a lot! It is big enough to do some of my heaviest sawing, yet light enough that I don’t need to be carried out of the woods on a stretcher at the end of the day!
Hey there Mr. Kenny. Good advise on the Ms 250. I have had mine a long time. It’s been a super saw. I have always started mine with the brake on just because of what you have brought to our attention. Mine full choke and if it don’t burp with in 4 -5 pulls it will start flooding out. Then I take it off choke hold throttle wide open and it usually takes off. It. Almost always starts by 4 pull or less. It funny how different saws have different personalities when it comes to starting them. Great safety tip. Take care bud. By the way you look good in your ate, drive safe.
@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood thank you Al. They are a great powersaw. I had to hold the throttle wide open and pull it 30 or more times to unflood the carburetor on a few occasions. I should have shown that maybe.
They're a good soul I gotta MS290 I love that song you're probably Seen it That MS250 is a good saw So we'll see you on another one my friendstay safe have a good day
My neighbour picked one up on the side of the road on trash day. I rebuilt the carb and muffler modded it for him and it's a lil screamer. We'll see how much torture it'll take - he runs a dull chain.... 😉😉
@@OpenAirAdventure it takes a few pulls before it will start, but warm usually 1 pull will get it going again, maybe 5 or 6 till you get that burp, then 1 or 2 after that
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The chain speed on the MS250 is faster on start up because it's still on partial choke, getting a richer mixture. I have one of these and always start it with the chain brake on (except when I'm restarting it warm while working). A lot of people have had difficulty with the MS250 on starting because of how the recoil start is made (smaller diameter, that makes it fight against compression). The improved models, have a better recoil start. Mine is the original and I don't usually have trouble starting it. Except last year when the coil failed and that was making it FUN! I start my saw the same way you do by holding it against my legs so that it is controlled. I never got into throw-starting saws. I own four Stihl saws: MS250, MS290 (which is my favorite all around saw), MS291 (that I bought cheap because a guy had it new and didn't like how it was hard to start when hot. It has something to do with the ported design for fuel efficiency. I get around that by letting the saw idle with the brake on if I have to set it down for a minute), and also have an 044 that I bought new in 1995. Cheers Kenny, Be safe out there and watch out for the Sasquatch!!
You win the comment of the day, fine, sir.
@@OpenAirAdventure Well, I didn't mean to be so long-winded but when someone talks saws I find lots to contribute. Maybe I should E-A-S-E back on my morning coffee. I'm sure there's a prize, though.....so I'll be standing down at my mailbox waiting.
I pinned your comment, that's all your gettin
@@OpenAirAdventure I'm still going to wait at the mailbox!
The MS290 is a really good saw I used to own one it ran great thanks for your comment
I have an older 025, I have to agree with you, it's hard to beat for a homeowner/residential power saw. I run the Stihl RS full chisel or the Oregon full chisel, little saw cuts like a champ. I can't begin to imagine how many cord of firewood I've cut with it. It's was my workhorse for many years. Excellent video Kenny. Take care.
Hey Bob. Nice to hear your experience with the Stihl was a positive one. Between the Husky, Stihl, and Echo, it will be a hard decision to make for a new saw these days.
Great demo Kenny. Thanks for sharing the video.
@@goldwingmoments thanks brother. Thanks for the support.
Really cool to see!
@@disinfinity thanks for watching 👀
What a great demo in there my friend, such a nice saw as well! Thank you very much for sharing with us! ❤
@@TrishLee thank you. Great saw for sure.
Nice way to cut the little pieces for your stove Kenny. Excellent walk through and demo. Cabin looks ready to go for another fall season! Cheers
Thanks Mike. Yes, the cabin is ready to go. Just need fresh water and a little cleaning. Can't wait.
A nice light little brush saw is an ideal thing for any outdoorsman. Good video Kenny
10 4 Russ. I don't want a heavy saw after 6 hours climbing through the woods.
Agreed!
💚💚😍. This is a remarkable film that is both intriguing and enjoyable to watch.
@@exploreSwedenswestcoast thanks I'm glad you stopped by
Great video. We have a MS250 and it works very well for us. Great advice on starting them
Tough as nails buddy. This saw has been through a lot of abuse.
Great demo on the Stihl. They sure do run away when they are on fast idle. That is one thing I like about the 5 series Husqvarna Saws. Beautiful cabin and I am glad it was left untouched.
Ya, they run away fast, too. I like the Husky chug. How do the Echos start compared to these?
Just the difference between a traditional carb and an electronic one. The husqvarna 550xp is twice the price and almost 2lbs heavier. My 550xp mk1 suffered real bad overheating problems. I enjoyed it,but had to rebuild it twice in 8 years. Thing was hard to work on too. The ms250 is super simple and still a great cuttin saw.
@@OpenAirAdventure sorry, just saw this. The echos on fast idle really spin up like the stihl does.
Love to see good power saw action. This looks like some good ones. Appreciate the attention to safety Kenny. Cheers 46
@@thatplace1 and this is one good powersaw, thanks Mike
Very beautiful place, thanks for sharing and have a nice day 👍🙂
Thank you and your welcome. ❤
Nice demo of the saw buddy pretty impressive No one messed with your cabin can tell it’s been sitting for a while with all the cobwebs goes to show you decent people in your area. 👍
Thanks Tom. I have a few people that drop in to check on things. But unfortunately we have a few clowns around. They just haven't found it yet, lol.
@@OpenAirAdventure it’s such a small world. My parents had friends come in for the weekend that just came from Nova Scotia. Don’t really know much details but it got my attention when my dad told me that’s where they drove from ! 🤣
@@fatefarmspa oh wow, yes, small world.
I agree Tom
I’ve never run a Stihl before. When we go logging for our sawmills the guy who does the majority of the felling uses a Stihl and swears by it. He has some amazing skills and really makes that saw go.
My next saw may be a Stihl. Seem Husqvarna are getting pricey. Winston likes his. I'll show it soon.
Great technique, i have the ms271 a d for lonest time it just never started i thought i had a poulan with ms271 writen on the side. But now it's not to bad. Thanks ken
Winston has that saw. Works great. I'm going to have a video on the 271 soon.
Good evening Kenny. The ms250 is a good little saw. I still have my ms250 that I bought back in 2003. It was manufactured in 2002. Yeah you want the chain brake on when starting it, although any saw you start the brake should be on. Great way to split and cut firewood. Happy sawing!
@JelenOutDoors Morning Paul. Yes, for sure, on the chain brake. I don't find the Husky as bad for the run away chain.
Excellent share, soon that cold will be with us,
@DaveCollierCamping going to come fast. Still staying warm here.
Stihl es para nosotros la mejor marca de maquinaria forestal. Nosotros tenemos una motosierra profesional Stihl y ahora que termina el verano, tenemos que empezar a hacer leña también 😃💚👍🏻64 +subs
@NaturFuturaASMR I don't know what ya said, but thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Big saws are fun, but the smaller lighter saws are great for all day cutting!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors yes, 6 hours on a heavy saw, no thanks.
They have sold many of those saws! I have experience with only 1 of them and it was brand new. Was a very hard hot starting saw. Seems to run fairly well. To me the 250 should be a 250 saw and not a $450 saw. But, they seem to serve many people very well
They are close to $600 here in Nova Scotia. Thanks to our greedy government taxes.
Over 30 years ago my buddy and I built a log cabin and we used a Stihl 250 not sure was MS250 but we worked thst saw hard , cutting , ripping , pinching between logs but it never quit. You would want to hold it between your legs and start it lol
Little cabin like you left it that's a good thing never know these days what people are going to do when they find things.
That's one way to split it , before you cut it lol. Have a great week my buddy.
@tuckerandi great saws Garry. Everyone seems to love them. Ya I'm pretty lucky so far with cabin.
Great saw! It even splits wood too!!😂😂 Take care Kenny👍👍
@outdoorsinthe608 haha, it does, and it does it well. Take care bud
Awesome video my friend 2 nice saws
@fathersonoutdoors7487 thanks brother. They are great little saws for sure.
Good evening Kenny, thanks for the demo and the info. I haven't had any experience with the Sthil chainsaws. Great video. Enjoy your week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
Good evening Ben. You're welcome. You have a great week also
Hey Kenny. That is a good chainsaw comparison. I love your cabin set up. Take care :)
@ssprofirewood thanks Steve. Ya my little getaway plays an important part in my life.
Good Morning Sir, Very Nice Man Cave Garage That You Have Mon Ami 😇👍I totally Agree With Your About MS 250 👍😇👌I have my Stihl Chainsaw 250 since 2011 and from 2011 until 2021 I cut around 5 full cords of firewood mainly hardwood with it and since 2021 until now around 2 full cords mainly soft wood of firewood and it is The Best Chainsaw in the World and after doing some research I found this ( STIHL manufactures in seven countries around the world - Germany, USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, China and the Philippines. From 1971, STIHL is the best-selling chainsaw brand in the world. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Waiblingen near Stuttgart.) I have been greasing the tip roller of that bar even if the do not require but it does not hurt to do that 😇👍Very Nice Cold Start Field Start Demo 🧐🧐👍👍 I put the chain break when I start it for safety like you have demonstrated so very well 👍🧐🙏Very Nice looking Wood Shack That you have Sir 🧐🧐👍👍👌👌that is great way of chainsaw wood splitting and very skilfull lumber Jack that You Are Sir 👌👍🧐💪 OUTSTANDING Video SIr and Be Well Cheers 🍻🍻
Some great information in your comment. Thank you David.
Yes they are good saws. Man that was a lot of clips , well done Kenny👍
Thanks. I had 30 clips and a few short ones tossed in the middle. I'm trying to keep people's attention.
@OpenAirAdventure Your quite good at presenting consistent and interesting content . 👍
@@SteveRobReviews thanks
Great video & nice cabin!!
We run these stihl 250’s out of our bucket trucks at work. A couple we have are the older 025 version. They’re great! We have dropped them outa the bucket a couple times. They’re pretty tough 😂
Enjoyed it Kenny!! 🤝
Hey Jacob. Everyone seems to have the same option about the 250s. Nice to see and hear about positive experiences. Thanks buddy
I used to have a 066 what a great saw
@mikelastime is one of the best. Wasn't that like a 90cc saw?
@@OpenAirAdventure not for sure I just know it's 80 cc's
Good little saw
They are Tommy. This saw is a testimont to their toughness. It was drop under water once too, haha.
Great video Kenny 👍🏻👋🪵🪓🔥🇨🇦
@@noelstractors-firewood57 thanks Noel.
Stihl Ms 250 is a good little saw! Your particular 250 is a saw and a splitter all in one!😂 My son Evans first saw. Most people who buy one hang on to them for a reason. Great cabin and video Kenny👊🏻
Aren't they a great powersaw. I'm pretty sure it would last forever if treated right. Splitter addition is optional 😅
Mr Kenny those saw's are tuff. I like to see that shade of orange in your hand occasionally lol
I'll be featuring another Stihl one day soon. Winston's. And maybe a comparison video.
I dunno about that Mike 😂
@@OpenAirAdventureI have been waiting for this Mr Kenny!
@@oakiewoodsman coming soon haha
Wood splitter and saw all in one . I don’t remember the size but my Cusin back in the day had a few Stihl saws that did the same thing . Karen made me take half a day off so I’m finally catching up on videos .
@AllenFamilyFirewood well deserved day off bud. Take them more often, Phil, life's too short brother.
@@OpenAirAdventure I know but I just keep getting further behind at least I got half a day in before she made me quit .
My boys are great workers
@@Shirley-mb2nr thanks ma
Fancy splitting technique. Good show, Kenny.
@@firewoodathome I just thought of that as I was filming haha. Works pretty good.
That looks like a great saw🪚
@@agesadventures I never heard a bad thing about the ms250, great powersaw.
Morning Kenny! Great words of wisdom for sure. Chainsaws can be very dangerous! We use the same door closing mechanisms. Lol. Jason has been doing that for years. Nice cabin! I guess your outhouse is sealed up to rodents better than ours. We have to put our toilet paper in coffee tins so the mice and squirrels don't steal it for their nests! ✌️🇨🇦
Hey thanks. Ya know I never had an issue with rodents. Not even a squirrel bothers us. I'm very lucky that way.
Yeah my ms250 is a great little saw! I opened up the muffler and it made it a whole new saw! They perform real well for for 45cc. Oh i also got rid of the zama carb and put a walbro wt215 carb on it and that also helped a ton as its fully adjustable. Ive got a 550mk2 Husky and its probably my most go to saw!
@tedneitzel ah, cool brother. It's good that you can modify your own stuff. Ya, they are great those 250s. The 550 is a little sreamin demon. Fast saw.
Great tips Kenny ! that brake is important safe only works if you use it :) My 445 husky has a bit of a high idle too when you set that choke on so when we start we all have different ways to hold them still the brake is is important , Your just enjoying that little wood heat in the shop :) Take care
Do I ever enjoy it. There is nothing better than a woodstove and glass door on a cool night.
How's she goin'? You know what Kenny? What you have said about the MS250 is exactly what I have found with mine. A great saw, but tricky to start due to the full choke and then 1/2 choke and the chain spins when started. Excellent review and a great demo too. Thanks for taking us up to the cabin. Some nice spot!! Take 'er easy!!
@GrampiesWorkshop yes definitely tricky. Once s fella know the routine, it ain't too bad. Thanks, Mike.
Never owned or ran this 250 , good coverage on it. Cabin is super cool . Catch ya later 🍺☑️
@richysoutdoors2591 it's definitely a reliable powersaw with some grunt. Thanks.
I like my MS250. It’s a good general use saw and a bit lighter than the 311. Nice video!
@@OutdoorsWithRobert great saws Robert. Take a licken and keep on ticken
I have a Stihl MS /50 with the easy start feature.
It is usually mounted to my John Deere 520.
The tractor featured on my channel sticker.
If you look closely, you can see the saw in its mount.
There is nothing much handier than having a saw with you on the tractor while working on the woods.
I'll have that sticker up soon. I have five here lol. Definitely a useful tool on the tractor. How do you like the saw so far?
@@OpenAirAdventure , it took me a while because of the “ easy start” feature.
I have grown to like it a lot!
It is big enough to do some of my heaviest sawing, yet light enough that I don’t need to be carried out of the woods on a stretcher at the end of the day!
@@tractortalkwithgary1271 that's what ya want. Some nice saws out there now. Be hard to decide on one.
Hey there Mr. Kenny. Good advise on the Ms 250. I have had mine a long time. It’s been a super saw. I have always started mine with the brake on just because of what you have brought to our attention. Mine full choke and if it don’t burp with in 4 -5 pulls it will start flooding out. Then I take it off choke hold throttle wide open and it usually takes off. It. Almost always starts by 4 pull or less. It funny how different saws have different personalities when it comes to starting them. Great safety tip. Take care bud. By the way you look good in your ate, drive safe.
@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood thank you Al. They are a great powersaw. I had to hold the throttle wide open and pull it 30 or more times to unflood the carburetor on a few occasions. I should have shown that maybe.
They're a good soul I gotta MS290 I love that song you're probably Seen it That MS250 is a good saw So we'll see you on another one my friendstay safe have a good day
@hillbillyfranks hey Frank. Ya your 290 is a beast.
Hey Kenny , good video . I really like your camp . 👍🏻🪵
Hey Del, thank you, man. The camp gets more used in winter. I'm looking forward to a cool night and a warm fire.
@@OpenAirAdventure I got my wood stove , now I need to get it cleaned and painted and then install it .
@@inthebackyardwithdel438 your short just popped up a little while ago. Looks like a dandy stove.
@@OpenAirAdventure thank you
A nice chain saw 😊
Thank you Arnstein. It's one strong powersaw.
My neighbour picked one up on the side of the road on trash day. I rebuilt the carb and muffler modded it for him and it's a lil screamer. We'll see how much torture it'll take - he runs a dull chain.... 😉😉
@@902hand7 that's awesome. I can't work on them, no knowledge. You'll have to let me know how it hold up.
😂😂😂😂😂
Good tip on that 250. Could be very dangerous in the hands of a newbie. 👍🏻
@@dusttodusthomestead that's what I was thinking too. That runaway chain could grab your pants easily enough.
Ya that could be dangerous when starting, really liking my Ms 290 haven’t had much problems with it, 👍🚜
Hey Len. How do you find the 290 cold start?
@@OpenAirAdventure it takes a few pulls before it will start, but warm usually 1 pull will get it going again, maybe 5 or 6 till you get that burp, then 1 or 2 after that
Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
Hey Bob. Good to hear from ya. How are ya these days?
Full watch Kenny!
Much appreciated ❤
I like my little stihl but I'm still new to Saws so I don't have anything to compare it to
@@remoteandrestless hey Jared. If ya like it then it's the saw for you. How are things with yourself?
@OpenAirAdventure things are good here. Slowed down enough I can watch videos from a few of my favorite channels.
Huskys and Stihls, great saws, but not as quiet as a Newfie chain saw.
@vanman389 haha that for sure.
Good afternoon Kenny!
@@tractortalkwithgary1271 good evening Gary.
All 🍊 , all the way
@brandonhoad9033 Hey Brandon. I give you all tomatoe, and nothing less. 😆