MS 381 guide bar length 18" or 20 "

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MS 361 guide bar length 18" or 20 "

For general purpose usage am I better off with an 18 ' bar or a 20" bar. Sthil recommends 20" for this saw. I had an 18" bar on my now dead Husq 359. I use it for generall ranch work, fire wood, etc.

Reading previous posts, looks like i could use either, or buy one of each.
 
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Stihl's "recommendation" has more to do with kickback testing than real world.
Fit whichwever you like.. 18, 20, 24. You can also occasisionally use a 28, but if so, fit skip chain.
 
I've got an 18" that I use when I climb with it, but since I bought the 200T, that's seldom. I run a 24" on mine 99% of the time. It's whicever one feels better for you. I don't know that you'd need one of each...what's 2"? If you're going to buy two, get an 18" and 24".

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Jeff
 

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