So I have a fairly new Husqvana chain for my 20" Husky saw and it seems to be crap.
I have a Stihl saw with Stihl chain that seems to be very good chain.
I also have the option of Oregon chain.
What brand chain do y'all lean towards?
I'm cutting dead ash that's harder than the hubs of you know what.

I like the Stihl. The Oregon seems like it is softer steel. Might not be but seems like it

Might be that it is just a different profile. That makes a big difference in cutting performance. What makes it crap? Hard to file, dull quicker, doesn't cut as fast, stretches out quicker?

I buy mostly woodland pro

this is what I use https://www.baileysonline.com/woodlandpro-38rc-3-8-x-058-chisel-chainsaw-chain-wpp-38rc.html


I think it is re-branded Carlton chain

I have used that same chain and it's ok . No complaints so far

my saw shop guy was explaining one brand sharpens then hardens and the other brand hardens then sharpens

I can't remember which Carlton/woodland pro vs Oregon

Chisel or semi-chisel the low kick back safety chain doesn't cut well I don't buy any of it

any way his feeling was that it one might get a little more time on the original edge but by the 2nd sharpening it doesn't make much of a difference

The Husky chain has stretched badly.
I bought a Stihl chain tonight with the same # of teeth but it won't fit the Husky bar. So much for that idea..
I'll check the Oregon chain out tomorrow.

I like the Stihl. I cut a lot of firewood and it seems to perform best.

I like the stihl all the way around. JMO

Don't count the number of teeth. Count the number of drive links

gauge , pitch and number of drive links matter this should be printed near the mounts on your bar you need to match all of it

gauge is the thickness of the drive link common ones are .050 .058 and 0.063 most stihl chain is .063

most husky saws are factory .050 or .058

pitch is the distance between the rivets 1/4 3/8low pro .325 3/8 .404 are the common

You must need a blue pill if you think ash (of any ripeness) is hard! I use mostly Oregon chain, and it does just fine on our hedge. I do run multiple chains though, if they start cutting hard, they get changed...I sharpen my own btw.

I run all Stihl chains but make sure you have the yellow Tie Strap on the chain when purchasing. The green Tie strap is for low kickback (their safety chain)… in my opinion, it has poorer chip removal and performance.

So the way I read the Stihl chart I need a 33RS 72 chain?
3/8. 72. .050
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My husqvarna 455 rancher with x cut chain will flat out cut my dads 029 stihl with his stihl chain. Goes longer between fill ups also.

correct

Not sure what you mean by a x cut chain but a 455 Rancher is exactly the saw I'm working with here. It has been a good saw for the big stuff.

Gary, go on Comstock's web page or give them a call to get the correct chain. They have specials on 5 and 10 packs.