So let me get this straight...

You bought the 710 because you are on a tight budget. That' s $350. However, in a couple of years, you will ditch it (I guess you will throw it away, as no one will ever buy one used) and buy a new " better" gun (let' s say $800 for rifle and scope).

That' s at least $1150 total.

On the other hand, you can go to Wal-Mart, Academy, Bass Pro, Cabela' s (you get the picture) and get a 700 ADL (wood or synthetic) or a Savage (wood or synthetic), slap a nice Nikon or lower end Leupold on top for about $600-$700.

That' s at least a $450 difference.

And you are worried about money.

I bought a Browning A-Bolt composite stalker in March and payed about $800 when finished. I' ll have it the rest of my life with no problems. I' m still $350 up on you.

I don' t see the logic in buying a gun you know will be replaced ASAP.