Hey! Bud's gun just notified me that they have stock on the Safari MKII in 30-06 BOSS. I ordered one last Tuesday and it has shipped. Long time waiting but looks like I now have my BAR deer rifle. As I am in California I'll have to do the paper work with the FFL here in Riverside. Now I have to look for a scope.
I was talking to my neighbor about hunting in Utah. He likes the idea and has been for deer. I might be able to handle this kind of trip next year. In the mean time I can shoot hog about 300 mile north of me in California. I also am looking for a range to shoot at. If you are from SoCal's Inland Empire and have a range that you like, let me know how to check it out on the web. I'll have some chores once I have my rifle. For instance, I'll have to mount the scope and sight it in.
I know it's been a long wait, but I hope it was worth it. I paid for a pre-order of the Safari Mk II in .30-06 about the same time you first posted, and I've never heard back from the dealer. About a year ago I found one without the BOSS system I originally ordered in stock elsewhere and bought it. It's an awesome rifle, and it's extremely difficult to decide which I love more, the BAR or my .243 Win BLR. They're both the best rifle I've ever fired!