$160 for that saw - that's like stealing it from the dealer. It's a remarkable price.Not ridiculous but extremely tiresome. For the first two years we were in our house and using the fireplace, I would go out into the woods with a bow saw. Honestly it was just too much work and a few times my arm felt like it was going to fall off. Finally I bit the bullet and bought a Stihl MS 170 saw from a dealer. This was a game changer and allowed me to cut and move more wood in an hour than I could in four hours with the bow saw. I bought mine last year during Stihl Dealer days which should be starting any day. My cost all in for the saw was $160. I bought a few chains, Oil and fuel mix(extends the warranty an additional year). The saw is unbelievable reliable once you know the starting proceedure. I am actually looking to move up to one of their Farm and Ranch saws because some of the wood in my area is too large for the entry level MS 170. I have bucked up to 20 inches with this saw but anything beyond that is above its comfort zone.
I think you're right. I'm going to take my bowsaw in my backyard and see if I can cut a round without passing out. Otherwise it's time for a new chainsaw. Or I might go the rental route. I'm just not sure I use it enough to add yet another tool to the shed.