Oregon Powermatch Bar for MS460?

[scogar]

So I talked to Rich at Bailey's yesterday - very helpful folks. Told him I wanted to put a 32 in bar on my Stihl MS460. After we discussed options and prices, I settled on an Oregon Powermatch with Woodland Pro 3/8 in rip chain. Looking to go with .050 gauge but have to wait until they get it in stock (looks like May)...at present they only have .063 B&C

Anyone think there are better options out there for a 32in bar on an MS460?

thanks
Scott

 

[mdavlee]

Why not go with a stihl ES bar? If price isn't a factor then get a stihl ES light bar. Much nicer to toss around all day.

 

[excess650]

3/8 .050 is what I have run on my 32" and 36" Stihl ES bars (066BB and 660). You could get some Stihl 33RM or WP semi-chisel chain and go milling rather than wait on the ripping chain.

 

[scogar]

Is there a reason that the Stihl ES is a better bar? I looked at it and think my 20 in bar is an ES - but I guess I can't necessarily figure out why this bar is better than that one or the next? Be happy to do my own Q&A if I could figure out where to do the research.

Oh and BTW looks like if I go with the ES I have to go to my Stihl dealer as Bailey's is not one. Timing is not an issue as I have a lot to do between now and mid-May with the yard and garden. But thank you for your responses because every bit of info is helping me learn

Scott

 

[mdavlee]

In what I've seen and used the Stihl bar will outlast the oregon by a good bit.

 

[scogar]

Now "outlasting" is an answer that makes sense to me. thx