After bucking a load of logs with a new stihl 361 im going to give my thughts on it. This is a great mid range saw. Its perfect power to weight for sawing anything under about 18" which is about a thick of a tree I work up. A 20" bar was a little long IMO. Mostly because no log was 20" through and a short bar is easier kept out of the dirt. This saw is way ahead of the 290 even though its not that much bigger. Anyone know what the other doolybob is on top of the saw across from the decompression valve? Looks kind of like an air chuck for a tire valve. Any way great saw for $550(i think that is what my fatherinlaw paid). just my thoughts. PS was cutting Birch (smells great) and maple.