DPMS Oracle
DPMS Firearms · Carbine · In Production · 2011
Also known as: DPMS Panther Oracle, DPMS A-15 Oracle, DPMS RFA3OC
Overview
The DPMS Oracle is an entry-level, direct-impingement gas-operated AR-15 carbine chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. Introduced as a budget-friendly platform, it pairs a 16-inch chrome-moly barrel with a flat-top upper receiver, polymer handguard, A2 flash hider, and a six-position collapsible carbine stock. Designed for the entry-level market, the Oracle accepts both 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington and serves as a popular starting point for sport shooting and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2900 g (102.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 851 mm (33.50") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 229 mm (9.02") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56x45mm NATO — also known as .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Collapsible Stock, A2 Flash Hider, Direct Impingement Gas System, Polymer Handguard
Variants
- DPMS Oracle II DP-15 - Free Float Mlok
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport shooters
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Widely sold civilian entry-level AR-15; exact production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The original Oracle uses a polymer 'Glacier Guard' handguard and 1:9 twist barrel; the later Oracle II DP-15 adds a 13.5-inch M-LOK free-float rail and a 1:7 twist barrel.
Background
DPMS (Defense Procurement Manufacturing Services) built its reputation on affordable AR-pattern rifles, and the Oracle became one of the most popular budget AR-15s in the United States as an accessible entry into the platform.