Budget-tier Panther with a 16-inch chrome-lined barrel and a flat-top upper stripped of non-essentials. The Oracle was DPMS's response to the entry-level AR market, competing directly with S&W M&P15 and Ruger AR-556 on price. No frills, mil-spec components. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2008, United States Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 32.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Recreational Shooting, Home Defense