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Stihl 23rs pro chain

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  1. Jnb

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    Stihl has a chain out now they call 23rs pro. It is a .325 pitch, .050 gauge chain, and I believe it is considered a narrow kerf chain. Anybody using this chain? Is it as durable as the old 23rs chain? Does it run fine on the .o50 rollomatic bar or do you need the new light 04 bar? image.jpeg
     
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    I have 23 RM Pro on my 346 now and it's great. The RM is semi chisel, the RS is full chisel. Not much time on it yet, don't know much beyond what I wrote. So far, so good. Cuts great. I think these are narrow kerf.

    EDIT: I have a Versacut 18" Oregon bar on it.
     
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    From what I’ve heard, it’s worked with a couple standard bars. Don’t know if it’ll work with every standard bar though
     
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    Stihl kind of hard to find in USA. Fastest cutting off the roll chain I have ever seen. Durable in oak and ash.
     
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    Have you ever been able to get a roll of this stuff?
     
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    All that I have used came from a friend in NY. I think he had a roll because he provided both 66 and 67 dl loops. 67 fits Stihl and Husky. 66 is no go on Stihl
     
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