Best B & C for an echo 490 .325 vs 3/8

[Markup98]

Hello, I'm cutting mostly 10" diameter white oak and wandering what size bar and chain would be best for a 490 with mm and limiter caps removed. Should I stay with .325 or get set up to run 3/8.

 

[AlterEgo]

3/8 lopro would be good.

 

[computeruser]

Running 325 would be my choice. Something like 20-series Oregon stuff.

 

[ammoaddict]

I would stay with .325 if it were mine.

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[mattr66]

I don't even move up to a 3/8 on my fully modded 490s. .325 is the right chain..

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[mountainlake]

Get some .325 nk. Steve

 

[redunshee]

.325 for sure. If me I'd even go down to a 16"bar.

 

[irhunter]

.325 for sure. If me I'd even go down to a 16"bar.

^^^^^^^ +1
Make life a little easier for that little saw of yours.

 

[svk]

.325 for sure. If me I'd even go down to a 16"bar.

+2

 

[Markup98]

Awesome, .325 it is. So my next question is what chain out there will be the best hand for my buck and I'll probably grab a spare bar while I'm at.

 

[Brushwacker]

It would be a little faster and stronger and lesson sharpening time with 3/8 lp. Be my 1st choice unless .325 was more conveniant, and then I would be reluctant to go longer then 16inch with 7 tooth sprocket.

 

[irhunter]

So my next question is what chain out there will be the best hand for my buck

There are some great deals, from time to time, on Ebay. Last year I bought three 16" Carlton chains for 31 bucks, delivered.

I have gotten great service from Husky-branded chains. I understand they are made by Oregon.

 

[svk]

20 series Oregon LPX is a proven chain if you are sticking with .325.

I wouldn’t be against looking at 3/8LP for that saw either if you can source the sprocket and chain.

 

[REJ2]

Awesome, .325 it is. So my next question is what chain out there will be the best hand for my buck and I'll probably grab a spare bar while I'm at.

Frawleys Saw Shop out of Iowa has Oregon chain on sale from time to time. The more you buy the cheaper it is also. Shipping is always included in the price. They have a sister site called Loggerchain. I bought from them upon a recommendation from a member here, couldn't have been happier.

 

[REJ2]

Awesome, .325 it is. So my next question is what chain out there will be the best hand for my buck and I'll probably grab a spare bar while I'm at.

Frawleys Saw Shop out of Iowa has Oregon chain on sale from time to time. The more you buy the cheaper it is also. Shipping is always included in the price. They have a sister site called Loggerchain. I bought from them upon a recommendation from a member here, couldn't have been happier.

 

[Turn]

speaking of chain, my ace hardware made me up some stihl non safety chain 72D for like $23 each! Looks like full chisel to me. I thought that was reasonable.

 

[svk]

Frawleys Saw Shop out of Iowa has Oregon chain on sale from time to time. The more you buy the cheaper it is also. Shipping is always included in the price. They have a sister site called Loggerchain. I bought from them upon a recommendation from a member here, couldn't have been happier.

I have bought from them many times. Good people to work with.