best bar/chain combo for 660?

[RiverRat2]

Missed this reply the first time around???

My 066 (and 395) often run a 36 or 42 inch bar, but that makes the saws a bit akward when that length is not needed.

For more versatility, I recommend running a 32 incher, or if you really are itching for a longer bar a 34 incher. 36 and up just make routine work more difficult and you aren't likely to run into anything a 32 won't handle (60+).

But is sounds like you are really wanting a long bar anyway, so do what's fun. I solve the issue by having about 20 bars.

I'm with you on saws with really short bars. I don't understand why someone would want to tote an 066 using a 20 inch bar, because for example my 7900 will smoke with a 20 inch bar and is much less tiring over a day.

Tied to rep you but Im out of bullets again,,,

My Little brother is hung up on that on his 660 w/20"bar?????? He thinks the longer chain loops stretch too much,,,,

Me, I like a 20" or 24 bar on my 440,,,, or the 365 much easier to tote and manuver in a top

I keep 30 or 32 on my 066's and go up if needed

 

[tek9tim]

Well, judging by your lineup, you have the shorter bar stuff covered, and since I'm a west coaster, I'm going to jump on the 36" bar bandwagon. That's what I primarily run on mine. For smaller stuff, I use a smaller saw. Going to the lugging point, I don't see the point in lugging around a bigger powerhead than is neccessary. (at least on my personal time, at work it's an 044 with a 32" bar for EVERYTHING) It just doesn't make sense. My 5100 will pull an 18" bar just fine, so why put one on my 660?

Go with the long bar, and only use the saw when you need it. Or, since you own some smaller stihls you have some other bars around to run on it if you like.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I wish I could give you some rep right now Tim....