I don't own one, but from everything I have read (which is alot) there is absolutely nothing wrong with that saw and bar combo. I think you will be quite satisfied. As far as the price, I found that no matter what I buy, when I buy it is at the best price I can find until I get it.......then I seem to see it at a cheaper price
......My largest saw is a Husky 372XP with a 24" bar and a 32" bar. The 24" is for 90% of my cutting with the Husky and the 32" with skip chain for the occasional large tree to buck or I like to use it to clean off those large stumps. Works for me.