Chain Recommendations

[toolmaker]

MS460 ported by Kevin
I want to run my 28" bar that has not been on the saw for many years.
I like Oregon full chisel chain
Should I run full comp, semi skip, full skip?
Will be cutting nothing but good ol' Pa. dry red and white oak dead poles, will be cross cutting and noodling.

Part number for the Oregon please

 

[Czed]

I have the same tree's
Always ran Oregon full comp chisel seems to cut smoother in hardwoods.

 

[Duce]

I have the same tree's
Always ran Oregon full comp chisel seems to cut smoother in hardwoods.

And SHARP! Works for me also.

 

[Squareground3691]

That Husky X-Cut chain pretty good stuff to .

 

[Duane(Pa)]

https://stahlssupplies.com/Oregon-EXL-Saw-Chain_c_104.html

 

[toolmaker]

How many drive links in 28" bar 3/8 x .050"?

 

[davidwyby]

I agree on the full comp. Skip might be better for noodle clearance…but skip was also real rough, jerky, grabby noodling in oak.

28” is anywhere from 91-93 DL depending on bar and saw, not sure on Stihl.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

How many drive links in 28" bar 3/8 x .050"?

Sometimes the DL count is printed or engraved into the bar.
A Stihl brand bar will be 91

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

I have 3 new in box 72LG093 chains I’d let go cheap.

 

[toolmaker]

I have 3 new in box 72LG093 chains I’d let go cheap.

How much?
My bar is 93 DL, I would need to get them shortened.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

How much?
My bar is 93 DL, I would need to get them shortened.

I think the chains he is offering to sell are 93 DL? That is good chain and might be just what you need!

 

[toolmaker]

I have 3 new in box 72LG093 chains I’d let go cheap.

No thanks. I appreciate the offer though.

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

That saw will pull full comp no problem. I run 32" full comp on my MMWS 461 all day long.

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

No thanks. I appreciate the offer though.

Shoot me what you’re thinking. Thought my price was decent.

 

[huskihl]

Stihl driver count should be 91.

I’d run full comp chisel chain on it.

If your bar is .050 ga-
Stihl chain would be 33RS 91 in the yellow box
Oregon 72LGX 91 or 72EXL 91
Husky xcut C83

 

[huskihl]

@MG2186 has fair prices on Oregon chain and maybe others

 

[farminkarman]

+1 On @MG2186

 

[toolmaker]

I bought a loop of 72EXL91 on ebay for 30.50 shipped. Only need 1 loop, I have 2 loops that are nearly worn out and I rarely use this bar. It hasn't even been on the saw for over 10 years. I was cutting with my son last summer and he had a 32" bar on his Echo. I asked him why such a long bar and he said it is a lot less bending over and reaching. Gonna try it, may be a bit easier on my back. Kevin..............he was totally impressed with my 460. Haha

 

[Squareground3691]

I bought a loop of 72EXL91 on ebay for 30.50 shipped. Only need 1 loop, I have 2 loops that are nearly worn out and I rarely use this bar. It hasn't even been on the saw for over 10 years. I was cutting with my son last summer and he had a 32" bar on his Echo. I asked him why such a long bar and he said it is a lot less bending over and reaching. Gonna try it, may be a bit easier on my back. Kevin..............he was totally impressed with my 460. Haha

Stand up and buck , why I like longer bars too .