so I'm wondering why you'd want a 10 shot group in the first place as you'll likely never (neither have I) shoot 10 shots in a relatively short period. .
I, and others have tried to explain 10 round groups multiple times. If you really want to know why 10+ round groups are important for any rifle where accuracy matters-
Can you accept as a starting point that it has nothing to do with how many shots you fire at an animal?
Well said form. A lot of these jackwagons dont get it. It doesn't matter how many times you explain it to them. A good rule of thumb i like to use for any rifle regarding number of shots fired goes like this:
3 shot groups: sub moa
5 shot groups moa
10 shot groups: 1.5 moa
However, the more shots on target will tell you more about the rifle, shooter, load and true zero.