in terms of cost and wait time?

You could try budsgunshop but I bet you'll wait forever. I'd just try to pick one up on gunbroker.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=127966141

Thats 600 more than mine was but I guess thats the price you pay of waiting until after the election.

Try calling Savage Trading USA. Their number is 405-324-8300. They had a couple of Scouts in stock about a month ago so I snatched one up and they might still have some. It was about $1700 IIRC.

Ment to run by Savage today but didn't make it in. having a 17 month old distracts from the window shopping time. Savage gets them in on a regular basis. H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City had a Scout with walnut stock on the rack earlier this week. www.handhgunrange.com Unfortunately they don't keep inventory online. contact info on the website. Just get gun sales and they can confirm if they have any instock. Both h&h and Savage will ship to you no problem.

It will be hit or miss on getting on a waiting list. Most dealers have placed orders for these rifles that will take months to fill. However they can't tell you for sure what is comming in and when.