Bar size for 038AV in Big Oak and Hickory?

[bigblackdodge]

Hey Saw Hands, right now this 038 is my biggest bucking saw. With a muffler mod, what is the biggest bar & chain i would be happy with on this thing cutting solid oak & hickory?

 

[sleprac]

I run 20 and 25 inch bars on my 038 mag. IMHO the saw feels to be balanced best with the 2 footer, but it pulls the 20 noticeably better buried in hardwood.

I like 25" with full skip chain the best.

 

[B Harrison]

The real answer might be related to the oiler in that saw.

I think the 038 mags are 72 cc saws right? Then there are the regular versions which are 61 cc???

I think my 041 av is a 61cc, and I would not go over 20" with it period. I love that saw, but its just not a 24" saw in any wood.

 

[Anthony_Va.]

An 038M will pull a 25" bar really well, but the regular 038 would be more suited to a 20 IMO. They're only 60 something cc's.

 

[z71mike]

An 038M will pull a 25" bar really well, but the regular 038 would be more suited to a 20 IMO. They're only 60 something cc's.

Exactly what I was gonna say. +1

 

[bigblackdodge]

Appreciation!

Thanks so much for the input everyone! That's what i was looking for. Looks like i'm in the market for a Hot 660 now then! Anyone selling one?

 

[srb08]

Check the classified section, there's one for trade.

 

[MNfarmer]

I've had a 28" full skip on my 38 mag and it pulled it fine, oiler seemed to keep up too. If you were looking for a saw to run a long bar on regularily I would get a bigger one, for the occasional large tree it will do just fine.

 

[redoakneck]

Thanks so much for the input everyone! That's what i was looking for. Looks like i'm in the market for a Hot 660 now then! Anyone selling one?

A guy named Keith in indiana has a bunch of 660's, I got one and it runs fine. I was able to trade for it, I will pm u his number.

 

[bigblackdodge]

660

Thanks everyone. Redoakneck, I got it.