Thanks for all the input. Has anyone used a different bar than stihl on these sawsWelcome to AS. Nice serious saw. 20" would be 3/8 pitch 72 drive links, .050 (1.3 mm) gauge. Recommend Stihl RM (Rapid Micro) which is semi chisel chain which stays sharper longer than RS Rapid Super chisel chain. Bar options Stihl ES super, E standard laminate, a lightweight which costs more and not as much weight savings vs longer bars. Depends on what cutting, how much etc. For my 046, I run 20" ES and 25" Total lightweight. Most importantly keep chain sharp, clean air filter, use fresh fuel with good oil. Others will have eperiences. Depending what part of Ohio, I could let you try a couple different set ups.
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Where did you get the dual port muffler and the high flow air filterI have an Oregon power match in 36” and 28”. I feel like that saw is perfectly balanced with a 28” bar. I usually use skip chain. The stihl bars in my opinion are pretty durable and seem to last a long time. My Oregon bars are pretty new so I can’t comment on longevity but they do seem lighter and more flexible. The dual port muffler, bigger felling dogs and high flow air filter make a big difference with that saw.
Where did you get the dual port muffler and the high flow air filter
Looks like I might go this route.If you wanted to run a 20” bar you may as well have gotten a 362.
I liked a 28” on the 46s. Standard weight. Balanced perfect and seemed to be the right length for around here.
That bar is 25”Looks like I might go this route.
I heard that25” is excellent. Don’t want to sell your saw short on the bar when it carries 461 power.
Stihl's
"25 inch" bar is the same length as most everyone else's 24".
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