Zombiechopper
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In hardwoods I would say a 24" is probably the max length for regular use. You might even go with a 20" on the 441.
that sounds way too sensible for this crowd.
to the OP, just try what you think will work. get some cheap bars or get whats on sale at Baileys and try some sizes out. I've got a pile of bars in different lengths and I tried em all. That's how I figured out what I like, not by being told what I should like.