Vale John Giles

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Vale John Giles

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For those that don't yet know, John Giles of PSECO passed away in late March 2022. His funeral was held on April 4th in Brisbane.
His skills are forever lost.
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Re: Vale John Giles

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John was a top bloke and a great gun smith, I still have a 6.5*47 barrel from him that shoots very well.
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Re: Vale John Giles

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A true artist I believe, condolences to his family
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Re: Vale John Giles

Post by GSells »

Very Sad to hear that ! He smithed pretty much all of my barrels and rifles ! Was an absolute artist and great person ! John shall be sorely missed ! Regards Graham.
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Re: Vale John Giles

Post by cheech »

Condolences,
Great loss to the shooting industry , he smithed my first custom hunting repeater .260rem in 2002 I still have today it’s one of the best rigs I’ve ever owned or built
Sadly missed
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Re: Vale John Giles

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Sad news indeed. RIP John, your assistance and knowledge in all things barrels and ammunition, I well remember, and is with me still, as is your sage advice when life was not going well for me.
Cheers
Leigh Marett
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