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I was just trying to get the full story behind the bogging. Like running a .325 8T? running 3/8 7T? etc etc. Since you want to be like that, JMO figure it out your self then jeez, try and help and guy LOL. No more suggestions from me to you . Later.................. You do see me running a stihl in my avatar right . I'm not brand loyal, I buy what I like best in each class of saw. Be it Dolmar, Redmax, Solo, Husky, Echo, Stihl, Poulan, Partner, etc.

Isnt this you too elsewhere. Sounds like something is up to me. (((((((Fun day with my 346xp Had a fun day yesterday with my 346, it was the only saw i had with me, and was kicking myself for not having my 'new to me' 357 with me. Had to go and sort out a Whitebeam and Willow that had been damaged by the recent bad weather we have had here in the UK. The Whitebeam was lovely wood. Cut the damaged section off and limbed it then set about logging it. The widest part was about 15" and the 346 never missed a beat really. Next up was the Willow, that was about 19-20" and the saw didn't like it at all. Was super quick for limbing but it didn't seem to like being burried in the wood. Really wish i had the bigger saw with me as i really haven't had the chance to give it a full work out other than cutting a bit of firewood. Overall though, beginning to like the 346 now after having a bit of a love hate relationship with it. Happy days!! ))))))) Maybe you should try a loop of .325 RSC with 7T rim with the 20" and if theat dont work go full skip. Who knows what is really going on clear over there. I can put a 20" and cut hardwoods. It is what it is, maybe operator error comes into play too. have fun and enjoy figuring it out.

Is your 346xp the older 45cc or the new 50cc? The 357xp is 56.5cc. If your 346 is the newer 50cc is it in tune? Sounds like something wrong. I've owned all 3 of the above and run full 3/8 on all 3. The only one that would start to bog was the 45cc 346 with a full buried bar. Also check out the new huskys in 562xp 560 555 I hear. Lighter then 357-359 and faster and more power in the cut they say.

I would go for the 50cc 346xp just for the fact being how it is built compared to the 353. Look at the IPL's and you should see what I mean.

Believe it or not I totally lost interest in the fast stuff and everything I got is now just woods ported or stock work saws with mm. I sold all of my race stuff off, 10K in race saws and practice saws this year and just take care of the local firewood guys now. Just got tired of the same old BS and dont miss the travel and expense of the race circuit at all.

A 372 you say, how about a 372 with a 375K top-end before the OEM xpW bigger bores were made 74.66cc. goooood chain [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT5ge-L4JZk]YouTube - 375 chain test[/ame] work chain CL [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWjZ1yDgMVI]YouTube - Husqvarna 372xp testing 79 chain carb set richer[/ame]

To OP, there was a recall on the 357xp saws. Bad carbs, intake and clamps. All paid for by the dealer for FREE. Just check the service bulletin and that your saw falls in the serial number range.

All you had to do was read the video. It says right on it. Husky 357 woods ported. Testing off the reel oregon CL in very dry cant.

Nope they wouldnt over here, mass produce and epa. Here is my woods ported Dave Neiger 357xp making some test cuts. All my saws run full 3/8. Modders from LOL couldnt even come close to my 56.5cc with their BB 361 64cc creations. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZJeepcpaN8]YouTube - Husqvarna 357xp pop up domed piston woods ported testing[/ame]

You cornering the international market now too Wojo