Help w/ B/C Combo

[sulaco]

I just picked up a lightly used (9/10) Husqy 445 (gave $150 for it) and the b/c is pretty worn. I plan to sharpen the chain and keep it around but I want to go to a 16" from the stock 18". I know NOTHING about what to get and would be best for this saw. I'll mostly use it to clear shooting lanes on the land I hunt. I might also use it to fell the occasional small hardwood (mostly hardwoods, White and Red Oaks, etc), that sort of thing.

I am about to place an order w/ Bailey's so if someone can help me out I'd appreciate it.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Left coast supply has a good $ on bars.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Yes Australian made GB bars.... you need a 16" k095 mount bar and a 66dl chain .050 or .058 is up to you

 

[sulaco]

Is the 16" b/c gonna perform a lot better on this saw? I can't find it, but I see they have a k095 18" combo for a great price.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Yes that saw is better suited for a 16" than an 18"

 

[KenJax Tree]

I have that 16" Oregon Pro-Lite combo brand new if you're interested PM me i'll beat that price

 

[Bluefish]

I have that 16" Oregon Pro-Lite combo brand new if you're interested PM me i'll beat that price

Nice offer Chris, you should contact him Sulaco. Russ

 

[ky044]

I use a oregon pro lite on mine I like it

 

[sulaco]

I have that 16" Oregon Pro-Lite combo brand new if you're interested PM me i'll beat that price

Thanks Chris. I contacted you (not sure how to PM?).

 

[regulate34]

I can second the Oregon Pro lite. Works like a charm on my 455 rancher

 

[sulaco]

Thanks Chris, funds on the way!

 

[KenJax Tree]

I got it.....going out tomorrow

 

[SawTroll]

I use a oregon pro lite on mine I like it

Heavy for laminated bars, but also sturdy. I like them on some saws.

 

[ky044]

Works well for what I need I like it better than the factory bar

 

[SawTroll]

Left coast supply has a good $ on bars.

Yes, but I haven't really seen any reports on the quality of their China made GB bars yet....

 

[sulaco]

I don't cut firewood, just use it seasonally to get ready for deer season and may drop a tree or two here and there. I figure the little bit of weight the 16" b/c saves me is good enough for my limited use.

Hey SawTroll, when was my saw made? I can send you whatever info you need to figure it out.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Jason its all ready to go out tomorrow

 

[SawTroll]

Works well for what I need I like it better than the factory bar

Sturdier, but also quite a bit heavier - take your pick!

 

[ky044]

Right

 

[sulaco]

Jason its all ready to go out tomorrow

Thanks Chris!