Carlton Pro-Champ bars

[slednut3]

According to baileys, it looks like these are solid bars made by GB. What are everyone's opinions on these bars?

 

[ncfarmboy]

To the best of my knowledge they are GB bars. I like them esp. the 3/8" 20" mine use 70dl. I get 2" more reach than an 3/8" 18" 68dl with only 2 more cutters instead of the 3/8" 20" 72dl. Good bars. I think they are better than Oregon Power Match bars JMO.
Shep

 

[cambl]

Blount owns Oregon and Carlton .... how did GB get in the mix with Carlton?

 

[galde]

Prior to Blount's acquisition of Carlton for peanuts (Carlton hit hard times as a result of its biggest customer Home Depot going to China for Carlton knock-offs), Carlton rebranded bars from several sources, including GB -- which also in the meantime has exported its production to China.

 

[Eccentric]

I have an NOS 30" Carlton Bush Champ labled large frame Homelite (Carlton 50 mount) hardnose bar. Has "made in Australia" on the packaging. My guess is that's GB...

 

[SawTroll]

Prior to Blount's acquisition of Carlton for peanuts (Carlton hit hard times as a result of its biggest customer Home Depot going to China for Carlton knock-offs), Carlton rebranded bars from several sources, including GB -- which also in the meantime has exported its production to China.

Yes, I believe that is true! :msp_thumbup: