Whats the best brand of saw chain?

[ShoerFast]

Hoping to get some insight on whats the best brand of saw chain to run?
Returning to chainsaws after almost 20 years, IMO then, Stihl seemed to have the best stay sharp ability, Charlton seemed to be the fastest round ground chisel, and Oregon seemed to be the cheapest, but didnt stand out other then that,,,, IMO of course
I run 3/8" .050 "RSLK" and "RSLKF" and hope to just get rolls of the winner.
Thanks in advance!

 

[pbtree]

Do your self a favor and try a loop of Woodsman Pro from Bailey's... it is darn good stuff and the price is great...

http://bbaileys.com/WPsawchain.htm

 

[ShoerFast]

Thanks pbtree
Is Woodsman pro just relabled Carlton chain? who makes it?

 

[pbtree]

Most is Carlton I believe, but some of it is not. I run the 30RC for the most part, although I use the 30lp on my climbing saw.

I am quite please with the performance, particularly in relationship to the price

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I use Stihl chain. Haven't the first complaint with it.

Jeff

 

[ShoerFast]

Thanks!
Yes, I will order a loop and give it a spin.

 

[a_lopa]

stihl is good, but for alround or cutting dead/rock hard carlton is superior

 

[pbtree]

Thanks!
Yes, I will order a loop and give it a spin.

Let me know how it works out...
and welcome to the site!

 

[ShoerFast]

pbttree
Thanks for the welcome! and the advice!

 

[toolfreak]

Anybody ever try Total chain?

 

[keith c raymond]

Stihl is my choice.

 

[GASoline71]

Always used Stihl chain with no probs. But tried a loop of Bailey's 30RCS, and it is good stuff. Also easier to sharpen than Stihl chain.

Gary

 

[DanManofStihl]

I run stihl chain and I really like it, it stay sharp the longest of all the others I have tryed and is the most expensive to. Woodsmen pro is pretty good to It is made by carlton and they have been around for a long time. They would be my top to picks if i needed some chain.

 

[begleytree]

I run stihl chain and I really like it, it stay sharp the longest of all the others I have tryed and is the most expensive to.

Around here Stihl is cheaper than oregon. I use Stihl and Oregon interchangeably. Not really all that much difference imo, sure oregons softer, but it's also easier to file, for the same reason.
-Ralph

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Around here Stihl is cheaper than oregon. I use Stihl and Oregon interchangeably. Not really all that much difference imo, sure oregons softer, but it's also easier to file, for the same reason.
-Ralph

Around here, Stihl seems to be the most expensive. For my money I buy what ever I can find the cheapest. For the GTG's though Oregon is my pick for now.......that is........I will probably learn more and try a different chain!

 

[Husky288XP]

Whatevers sharp and holds an edge.

 

[aokpops]

where can you get total ? I would like to find sabre to .

 

[toolfreak]

where can you get total ? I would like to find sabre to .

I buy it at the local repair shop. A loop for a 20 inch bar is around $25. I have to go down there to pick up my new Oregan bar next week, so I will get some more info for you. Im thinking I might buy a 100ft coil of this stuff. My Dad and I use the hell out of it.

 

[Fish]

$25 is a bit high, higher than Stihl

 

[DanManofStihl]

It was $24.85 after taxes when I got my last loop of stihl from my local dealer I tey to get it off ebay now. Their a guy who has a rental place uses it once and then replaces it I buy from him its safety chain buy I have a die grinder and some spare time also its like $5.00 a chain for a 24 inch that beats the $29.75 for a stihl that hasn't be used once. I can resharpen a chain to save $25.00 bucks.