I know there are some very experienced c.saw folks out there in VSalon land help me buy my next saw pls.
I cut about 3 to 5 cords per yr. and lots of limbing. Also, because we live next to a creek that can get log jams it is IMPERTITIVE that I have a saw that's gas'd and ready to start first couple of tries or we can get in trouble fast.

Currently I've got an echo and it's an real POS. I take good care of it and they are finnicky. Boo.

The saws that seem to fit my needs are Stihl Farmboss MS290 and husqvarna rancher. There is a local repair place that is good with service for both.

Alternately just send me both for evaluation I'll get back in a yr.