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Depending on the pitch of your sprocket and the gauge of your bar there are quite a few options available. If you are running 3/8 .050 Stihl 63PMX works well as it has a thinner kerf so its less taxing on your saw. Generally you want to mill with the biggest saw you can get a hold of. The main difference between regular chain and ripping chain is the angle on the cutter. Ripping chain is ground to 10 degrees instead of 30 or 35.
How effective is the ripping chain in normal cutting conditions...like bucking, limbing and some noodling?
Cross cut chain will work for ripping, does not leave a nice finish though. Ripping does not cross cut well, it won't clear the chips and leaves a rough cut. It is also slow.
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