which chain to pair with Stihl MS250 16" bar?

[SawTroll]

Before I got my chain grinder I used to file them and it did seem like Stihl chain was harder. The Oregon and others filed easily but the Stihl seemed just a little softer than my file...

The chrome is thicker on the Stihl chain, making them a bit harder to file/harder on the files..

The thicker chrome also means that they can't get as sharp as Oregon chain - but for most people that's just theory. With "race" chain it is a factor though, you hardly hear of anyone using Stihl chain for that...

 

[Tyler Davis]

OK, you've convinced me to try the BPX. The logs must have been skidded to get them out of the logging lot, though I haven't seen any embedded rocks.

Is this the right size to fit my Stihl MS250 16" bar? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HI8IOQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3G95P41TUE85V
Oregon 16" Chainsaw Chain Loop (22BPX-62 Drive Links)

 

[SawTroll]

OK, you've convinced me to try the BPX. The logs must have been skidded to get them out of the logging lot, though I haven't seen any embedded rocks.

Is this the right size to fit my Stihl MS250 16" bar? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HI8IOQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3G95P41TUE85V
Oregon 16" Chainsaw Chain Loop (22BPX-62 Drive Links)

That's what I suspect, if your chains are really dull after two tanks - but it may also be you that is hitting the ground with the chain now and then (a fairly common mistake) - or a combination.

....and yes, 22BPX-62 is correct for your bar.

 

[Tyler Davis]

I should also point out that I'm kind of a rookie sharpener, so I suspect I'm not getting them back to "factory sharp" between sessions. After getting back a couple butchered chains from a lawn&garden shop, I have taught myself to sharpen with files. Some times I'm more successful than others. Also I notice after 5+ sharpening they don't hold an edge as long, likely due to heat and tempering.

 

[Tyler Davis]

And can I use my existing files that I used on the LPX chain, on this BPX chain?