What's your favorite 346xp bar and chain combo and why?

[Cut4fun]

Bucking cuts. 16" 3/8 on any 50cc that has the balls to pull it. 346 OE ported, NE 346 550 545 stock

If OE and stock 325.

Limbing I been using 325 LPX as it is smoother in cuts.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

My NE 346 came new with an 18" .325 setup. It just seems "right" to me and I have no intention of changing it. Saw is bone stock now and if I ever decide to play around with it, I will still likely use that setup. If I want a lighter, more nimble package, I have my 242xp with a 16" .325 that fits that bill.

Also use 18" .325 on my 254.

 

[P.M.P.]

Lately I've been liking the 3/8 16" cheap laminate with a lgx
3/8 lpx with a 18 sugi pretty sweet. You happen to pinch the rail it will spring back into place .

 

[Hank_612]

16 sugi 3/8 stihl rs chain. Mine is just muffler modded but does well cutting mostly oak and ash.

 

[jk14]

I'm running 18" .325 on my jred 2153 (red 346) and I really like that setup on this saw.

 

[p61 western]

Well it showed up with 18 .325, so that's what it will be for a while. A big thanks to Dan @AlfA01 .

 

[beaglebriar]

Well it showed up with 18 .325, so that's what it will be for a while. A big thanks to Dan @AlfA01 .

Purdy saw Mikey.

 

[p61 western]

Purdy saw Mikey.

Yep but it will be getting dirty soon lol. Done with 2 heat cycles, so now it's time for wood.

 

[beaglebriar]

Yep but it will be getting dirty soon lol. Done with 2 heat cycles, so now it's time for wood.

Yep might as well use it for it's intended purpose. It took me awhile to get my NE out and use it. Had a hard time scratching her up...glad that's outta the way.

 

[p61 western]

Yep might as well use it for it's intended purpose. It took me awhile to get my NE out and use it. Had a hard time scratching her up...glad that's outta the way.

Yeah the first scratch is going to hurt lol. I think this one is a NE as well.

 

[beaglebriar]

Yeah the first scratch is going to hurt lol. I think this one is a NE as well.

Yep it's an NE. The clutch cover will scratch if you look at it wrong.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

Saw looks sexy as hell

 

[p61 western]

Yep it's an NE. The clutch cover will scratch if you look at it wrong.

It might have to turn orange powder coat then lol.

 

[beaglebriar]

It might have to turn orange powder coat then lol.

Just look for a 350 cover on eBay,nice ones are usually around $25.

 

[Wolverine]

Awesome saw score. How long will it stay stock?

 

[p61 western]

Awesome saw score. How long will it stay stock?

Maybe 3 or 4 tanks lol. It will be taking a trip to @Stump Shot .

 

[Wolverine]

Maybe 3 or 4 tanks lol. It will be taking a trip to @Stump Shot .

Barely enough to break it in. Well ported 346's are the bee's knee's.

 

[p61 western]

Barely enough to break it in. Well ported 346's are the bee's knee's.

Lol yep that's the plan. Break it in, and then it will be ported. Sup Jason?

 

[concretegrazer]

Good looking saw Mike. Another option on the clutch cover is to get one for a 460. Some like having the tensioner in the cover.

 

[p61 western]

Good looking saw Mike. Another option on the clutch cover is to get one for a 460. Some like having the tensioner in the cover.

Thank you mark. It is kind of nice where the tensioner is. I'm used to my old saws for the most part lol. How are you doing Mark?