Echo CS-500P 18" chain recommendations

[freeburn]

Picked up a like new Echo CS-500P with 18" bar for under $200 at a local pawn shop. How did I do? The bar doesn't even have wear on it. I really don't think it was use more than to start it.

Real question is what chain would you recommend for this saw? Oregon is on it, but I've only used Stihl before. Looking for full chisel and a decent price for more than one chain and something that will hold the edge like a stihl chain seems to.

 

[bobdog2o02]

Awesome score, run with the Oregon.

 

[freeburn]

Awesome score, run with the Oregon.

Any particular seller/store?

 

[bobdog2o02]

Any local shop that will make loops from a roll of chain. Best bang for the buck.

 

[TreePointer]

...something that will hold the edge like a stihl chain seems to.

That would be Stihl chain.

RS = full chisel (yellow)
RS3 = full chisel, low kickback (green)

Find a shop that has a buy-one-get-one-half-price or buy-two-get-one-free deal.

 

[TreePointer]

If you want Oregon full chisel chain in .325 pitch, that would be LPX. If you find a dealer with an old roll of LP chain (no "X") then that will not have the bumper drive link.

Both are good Oregon chains for that pitch, but you might notice you'll have to sharpen them sooner than your Stihl chains. Some don't notice.

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Looking for full chisel and a decent price for more than one chain and something that will hold the edge like a stihl chain seems to.

So you want a chain that's as good as Stihl but priced like Oregon/Windsor? If you find it let us know cuz I'll start buying it too.

 

[freeburn]

Sorry forgot to update. I ended up having some Stihl chains made at my local dealer for $20/each. Best I could find