Late to the party but I agree with this recommendation. I run .325 Stihl RS on my 290 with 20” bar. Changed it over to 7 pin rim sprocket. It won’t win any speed contests but prefer it in the hardwoods we cut. If I have need for more get up and go I grab the MS 400 25” bar with 3/8 RS chain. Have had this 290 for years and with a muffler mod it’s been dead nuts reliable. But a bit heavy for the CC’s.
