Best chain brand you’ve ever run and why, cast your vote

[Alan]

Chains can really make or break your work. So, which professional-grade chain has stood out as the best for you, and what makes it your top choice? Cast you vote! We’d love to hear your thoughts and share your experiences with us! What type of cutting did you use it for, like firewood, milling, or felling?

 

[Ken_stump]

I'd go with Stihl Rapid Super (RS). Had great success with full chisel chains, they're fantastic for cutting firewood and felling trees when you need to get things done quickly.

 

[Alan]

Great choice, RS chains are fantastic for quick cuts. And hey, don’t forget to cast your vote in the poll!

 

[hunting1]

Another vote for Stihl. But man, I've run a lot of Oregon with no complaints. Carlton not so much.
Woodland Pro worked great for me milling

 

[STIHLTECH]

Sold Stihl, Oregon and Carlton over the years. A lot of breakage on Carlton. Stihl seems most aggressive when correctly sharpened and holds edge (if nothing else is hit!). Oregon just slightly behind.
IMHO, Stihl and Oregon are the best bets.

 

[Deleted member 252]

I’ve had the best experience with Husqvarna H””S, full skip, square ground stuff. It usually gets converted to round file about half way through. I try to cut way less in people’s “yards” these days, where I’ll always run into some ancient metal buried in a tree. I’ve had many good runs with Stihl, Oregon, Woodland, and Carlton, but the Husqy and Stihl branded stuff stands out. That said, I probably wouldn’t touch Husqy’s lower grade stuff.

 

[Alan]

Stihl and Oregon seem to be the top dogs, but it's cool to see Husqvarna, Woodland Pro, and Carlton getting some love too. Thanks for letting us know what's been doing well.

 

[Paul]

Back in the day, a company called SABRE made a chain that was like a full chisel but had a bit of a bevel on the corner. It cut well and was reasonably forgiving. They also had a standard round cornered chain. I’ve sold hundreds of each. ( I know I’m old lol)
Anytime you guys want me to stop with the history lessons let me know. I won’t be offended.

 

[Alan]

Nah, those stories are great carry on!