Author Topic: DPMS Oracle (Read 6134 times)

KensAuto · « **on:** July 21, 2016, 12:29:44 PM »

Can you guys give me some input on these? Just looking to stock up this weekend...they're cheap(ish), and readily available.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/DPMS-Oracle-Semiautomatic-Tactical-Rifles/1143595.uts

Nate · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:33:20 PM »

Looks better than some of the optic ready ones i have seen before

stlaser · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2016, 01:01:16 PM »

I've never ran one, but these do not appear to have M4 feed ramps by the description. Friend of mine had a low end gun w/o them & it was pretty picky on ammo it would shoot.

stlaser · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2016, 01:04:16 PM »

Ken, what about this......

http://aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1ANM4OPTIC&name=Anderson+Manufacturing+AM15+Optic+Ready+Rifle&groupid=5387

KensAuto · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2016, 01:45:09 PM »

That's a pretty good price for sure. I was just hoping to walk in somewhere to purchase in person. I've never bought a gun without seeing it first.

BobbyB · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2016, 01:58:21 PM »

Shouldn't have any problems with it. I don't like the gas block instead of a FSB but that's just me.

KensAuto · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2016, 02:07:45 PM »

Yeah, I get that. Not my personal favorite either, but I probably won't ever take them out of the box.

stlaser · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2016, 02:42:32 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 21, 2016, 01:45:09 PM

That's a pretty good price for sure. I was just hoping to walk in somewhere to purchase in person. I've never bought a gun without seeing it first.

I've never had a bad purchase via AIM, stand up company. I've bought several firearms off them over the years from surplus stuff to new firearms & everything in between. I'm sure they have a transfer dealer near you as well.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2016, 03:48:52 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 21, 2016, 12:29:44 PM

Can you guys give me some input on these? Just looking to stock up this weekend...they're cheap(ish), and readily available.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/DPMS-Oracle-Semiautomatic-Tactical-Rifles/1143595.uts

I have this model, never had a problem with it always fed anything I ever put thru it but I don't buy a lot of cheap ammo either.

KensAuto · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2016, 03:56:14 PM »

Thanks guys. Just checked with the local cal ranch and they have several "cheapos" on the shelf, including both the oracle and the andersons. Might have to take a lunch break here shortly!

BobbyB · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2016, 04:31:41 PM »

Why don't you just buy the parts and put one together yourself? That way you get it exactly how you want. You seem pretty mechanically inclined (;D) so you shouldn't have any problem building one. Probably come out close to the same price, assuming you shop around and look at the clearance section or the blemished items.

KensAuto · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2016, 04:37:49 PM »

I have some 80% lowers ordered, but if I can get a couple(?) for 5 bills or so each, I may be able to triple my funds in a few months. :)

stlaser · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2016, 04:52:36 PM »

For those who aren't aware, what Ken really said was.......

Once my favorite gal H gets elected these el cheapo's will be worth a mint! ;)

KensAuto · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2016, 06:01:31 PM »

Egggaxly^^^

Flatlander · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2016, 08:30:35 PM »

^^^ Is that an Ed Zachery quote? ;D

If the Hillderbeast gets in gun sales will go up more then when Obummer did, and he has sold a Metric crap load of them.

I wish I had time to understand the AR platform better, it's a bit out of my wheelhouse. I stick to bolt action long guns, more of a hunting habit thing i think.

I am getting close to maybe having one or two of this type in the collection soon as well. Sounds like I need to do some fact finding/research as well but I don't feel the need to be an expert on them, just know how to handle and service them properly. You know, just in case...... Like my Cousin.. Justin Case.

FL

stlaser · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:25:08 PM »

Quote from: Flatlander on July 21, 2016, 08:30:35 PM

^^^ Is that an Ed Zachery quote? ;D

If the Hillderbeast gets in gun sales will go up more then when Obummer did, and he has sold a Metric crap load of them.

I wish I had time to understand the AR platform better, it's a bit out of my wheelhouse. I stick to bolt action long guns, more of a hunting habit thing i think.

I am getting close to maybe having one or two of this type in the collection soon as well. Sounds like I need to do some fact finding/research as well but I don't feel the need to be an expert on them, just know how to handle and service them properly. You know, just in case...... Like my Cousin.. Justin Case.

FL

Flatlander, I posted up a good article today that reflects on why you should move to larger capacity firearms. This coming from a guy who carried wheel guns more than any other model.

http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=2255.msg42245;topicseen#new

KensAuto · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:27:07 PM »

All I know about ARs is how to pull the trigger, and where to spray wd40 when it quits going bang. haha

..and I now have a couple more in the collection. yeeeehaw

stlaser · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:36:37 PM »

Wd-40 on firearms? Shame on u Kenny!

KensAuto · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:37:40 PM »

bahahahahaha.

Hey, it's better than urine!

stlaser · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2016, 11:12:16 PM »

Slightly, maybe......

All I can say is u musta went to the Hillary firearms training for dummies seminar......

However, I have a good friend who has a couple 10/22 rugers that all he has ever done to them is sprayed the action heavy enough that Wd-40 poured out the end of the barrel & hung them up by the stock to let them drip dry. He does this after every hunt or shoot & they always work the next time, no joke.

KensAuto · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2016, 11:42:57 PM »

Old school for sure.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2016, 11:14:55 AM »

So, does anyone know the essential ingredient of WD-40.
The stuff that made this formula, test formula #40 a keeper?

Sammconn · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:21:35 PM »

Yes, good ole fish oil.
So, even though it is a better cleaning solution, it does have the fish oil to repel water and provide minimal lubricant.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:30:21 PM »

We have a winner!

Yup, fish oil!

Another useless factoid.

In the "Posi" differentials of old, around the 60's ish to prevent the chattering of the clutch plates, GM would have you add a pint of friction modifier to the oil back there.

That fluid was Whale Oil!

wilsonphil · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2016, 01:09:24 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on July 21, 2016, 10:27:07 PM

All I know about ARs is how to pull the trigger, and where to spray wd40 when it quits going bang. haha

..and I now have a couple more in the collection. yeeeehaw

If your buying these as investments I would also consider the stripped down Colt model, MSRP on those right now is $700, they can be had pretty close to what the DPMS units are going for. Just a thought.

KensAuto · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:26:32 PM »

Locally, and at cabelas/basspro in phoenix are both out of colts, armalites, and bushmasters...colt was my first choice.

I ended up with these from cal Ranch, 2 andersons and a ruger. I really like the ruger for the price. I guess they had dpms 308s for 799 last week and ran out (darn it);

flip up sight on the ruger;

KensAuto · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:28:24 PM »

...and ready for action !!:

Nate · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:39:30 PM »

nice!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2016, 03:24:27 PM »

Nice pick up.

Wd40 lol. Reminds me of my dad using used motor oil for chainsaw bar oil

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KensAuto · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:39:50 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on July 22, 2016, 03:24:27 PM

Nice pick up.

Wd40 lol. Reminds me of my dad using used motor oil for chainsaw bar oil

:-[

Flyin6 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:57:05 PM »

That works, right??? :D

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2016, 05:12:53 PM »

For awhile I suppose LoL

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2016, 10:19:27 PM »

That WD 40 for taking the stickers off,right?

KensAuto · « **Reply #33 on:** July 22, 2016, 11:05:17 PM »

Bullet lube Tex.

Duh. :)

stlaser · « **Reply #34 on:** July 22, 2016, 11:28:09 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 22, 2016, 10:19:27 PM

That WD 40 for taking the stickers off,right?

TRN, just let it go...... It's not worth it, we've already covered his affinity for H & apparently she had some gun cleaning course he attended..... ::)

KensAuto · « **Reply #35 on:** August 05, 2016, 03:32:59 PM »

Some goodies came in.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #36 on:** August 05, 2016, 03:33:44 PM »

John Wayne approved.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #37 on:** August 05, 2016, 03:55:05 PM »

Got a kick out of their packaging

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stlaser · « **Reply #38 on:** August 05, 2016, 05:56:14 PM »

Ooooh, shiney! Mongo like....... ;D

Wilbur · « **Reply #39 on:** August 05, 2016, 06:15:22 PM »

Okay so total dot here....isn't the lube ability of WD-40 an accidental side effect? "WD" stands for Water Displacement and it was designed to keep things dry....yes that's how it prevents/reduces rusting bit it was not designed as a lube per se. Not that it matters I s'pose.... ::)

BobbyB · « **Reply #40 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:01:02 PM »

Want to know a good lube to use if you're planning on spending a bit of itme at the range.... Motor oil.

KensAuto · « **Reply #41 on:** August 05, 2016, 07:10:32 PM »

I was kidding on the wd40 thing mr Wil....well almost. When I was a kid, I used it quite a bit on my old marlin 22. Cleaning wasn't part of my skill set back then.(only a small part now. lol) It's actually a pretty bad lubricant.

stlaser · « **Reply #42 on:** August 06, 2016, 09:53:07 AM »

Quote from: BobbyB on August 05, 2016, 07:01:02 PM

Want to know a good lube to use if you're planning on spending a bit of itme at the range.... Motor oil.

30w mobile one full syn, what I use on the ar's. Wallyworld sells it in the gallon jug too.....

BobbyB · « **Reply #43 on:** August 06, 2016, 11:10:38 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on August 06, 2016, 09:53:07 AM

Quote from: BobbyB on August 05, 2016, 07:01:02 PM
Want to know a good lube to use if you're planning on spending a bit of itme at the range.... Motor oil.

30w mobile one full syn, what I use on the ar's. Wallyworld sells it in the gallon jug too.....

Yep