Which chain for 346xp

[reiterch]

I want to get a spare chain for my 346xp. Stock, 16" bar. I was looking on CCD (commericalcutters.com) and they stock Oregon chains, but I'm not sure what I need to buy. The owner's manual doesn't mention a thing about the chain.

Southwest Fastener shows that the Husqvarna part # for the chain is H30-66 (.325-.050 x 16" Pixel Chain).

Does that chain directly correspond to any of the following:

Oregon .325 Pitch "LG" Chisel - 34LG Loops
Oregon .325 Pitch "LG" Chisel - 35LG Loops
Oregon .325 Pitch "VP" Micro-chisel - 95VP Loops

How many drive links on a 16" bar chain? What does "LG"/"VP" mean? 34/35?

I like how Stihl puts the chain stats right on the bar itself, very helpful. But I like how my Husky cuts much better!

Thanks.

 

[Ryan Willock]

Not to confuse things but I run stihl chain on my 346xp. Its .325 and .050 gauge 66 drivers full chisel. I really hapen to like that chain.

 

[Newfie]

Your 346xp should have come stock with 95vp , 66 Drive links on a 16" bar. Look at the last couple of pages in the manual and it DOES tell you what bars and chains this saw will run.

 

[tony marks]

the 95 vp is what lowes has as 346xp replacement chain. i can tell u for sure,, it does get the job done,, on mine better,, than anything i tried. its just real fast chain in the rite application.

 

[jokers]

95VP66 which is made for the micro lite bar that comes stock on that saw. It is actually a very nice chain since it cuts well and is smooth as glass.

Russ

 

[Jacob J.]

I think Ryan has the magic numbers for the 346. Stihl 23RS chain is of excellent quality and holds an edge a long time, and can be square ground if needed. With the kind of chain speed the 346 generates stock or especially after modification it would be an unbeatable set-up.

 

[jokers]

Hi Jacob, the only trouble with that suggestion is that a new bar may be required. I know that Oregon and Husky are adament that bar only be used with the narrow kerf chain and of course the nk chain requires a narrow bar. When he swaps bars the rs is a good choice but 33LG is nearly identical in size an profile and stays sharp almost as long for half the price. 20LP is a very good choice also.

Russ

 

[Marky Mark]

Here's what a 346 can do with 3/8 rs .This is just a small amount of wood I cut in the last 2 weeks. Thanks to John he has helped me with getting my skidder work underway.

 

[Marky Mark]

Here's a shot of a New Jersey log landing don't laugh. My neighbors are ready to kill me. Between the "eye sore" of logs and the chainsaw noise.Hey I cann't help it if an opera singer moved in accrross the street.

This was all cut with a Walkers 346xp. If I just let the saw work in it's powerband it's awesome. The stihl chain cuts very fast.