Bar suggestion for Stihl MS460

[Jason280]

I need a bar & chain suggestion for a Stihl MS460. I've pretty much decided that I would like to go with a 28" bar, as I already have a couple 70cc XPs with 20 & 24" bars. I would like to keep the price under $100, any still be as light as possible. Any suggestions?

 

[redfin]

Es lite 28" are great on that saw but you are looking at a buck and a quarter.

 

[XSKIER]

I think the only 28" guide under $100 is going to be a ROLLOMATIC ES. Perhaps not the lightest option, but it meets your first two requirements. Around here, OREGON parts dealers really mark up their product, but there's always online sources.

 

[2dogs]

Here in softwood country a 32" 063 bar is very common. I have a 32 o my MS460 but I also like the feel of a 28" bar.

 

[sawfun]

Pony up the little bit extra cash for a 28" light and you won't be sorry

 

[Jason280]

Thanks for the suggestions. Seems like the ES may be my best option...I may post an ad and see if I can find a decent used one off the site....I hate buying shiny new stuff that's just going to get the paint knocked off the first time I use it!

Will the 460 pull a standard chain on a 28" bar, or would I need a skip? What about a 30-32" bar? The saw is pushing 185psi, and seems to be pretty healthy..

 

[sawfun]

I run skip on my 28" bars.

 

[longbowch]

I have a 28 es lite on my 441rcm and I think skip is slower in hardwood. I mostly run semi-chisel

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

$125 for a 28" bar? Wow... send me your address I've got probably a dozen of them I'll send out for that price!

 

[mdavlee]

$125 for a 28" bar? Wow... send me your address I've got probably a dozen of them I'll send out for that price!

Its a light weight one Nate.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Guess I missed that.

In any case if I'm logging an area that I'd need a 28" bar the tree is staying there! That would be a ~5ft dbh tree. I run an 18" bar on my 460.

 

[old-cat]

A 32" bar, full skip chain is perfect for the 460.
28" is perfect for the 044 saws.
Unless you're cutting hard wood

 

[Jason280]

$125 for a 28" bar? Wow... send me your address I've got probably a dozen of them I'll send out for that price!

Hey, if you have some extra 28" used bars you want to get rid of, let me know...

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Hey, if you have some extra 28" used bars you want to get rid of, let me kniw.

I have 3 or 4 used ones for sure.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I'm up to my eyeballs in firewood orders, once that slows down a bit I'll be able to organize the bars and chains. Hopefully soon.

 

[Sawdust inspector]

From my learning here u need at least a 50" or stay home.