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First List
HQ:
Captain
w/ Bike, Relic Blade, Meltabombs
[170]

Troops:
(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

Fast Attack:
(5) Scout Bikes
w/ Combi-Melta, Power Fist, 3x Astartes Grenade Launchers, Cluster Mines
[185]

(5) Scout Bikes
w/ Combi-Melta, Power Fist, 3x Astartes Grenade Launchers, Cluster Mines
[185]

[1500]

In this list, I have some Scouts. They will toss Mines in terrain, bust up light vehicles, and throw blasts where needed. I have never used SM Scout Bikers, so I am curious if they are worth the points. Currently, they are in place of my Uber Command Squad, which was ~305pts of roving death. Anyone have any opinions on the Scout Bikers? Thoughts on the overall list?

Second List
HQ:
Captain
w/ Artificer Armor, Bike, Combi-Melta, Hellfire rounds, Relic Blade
[200]

Troops:
(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

(8) Bikers, (1) Attack Bike
w/ 2x Meltaguns, Power Fist, Multimelta, Combi-Melta
[320]

Fast Attack: 15
(2) Attack Bikes
w/ Multimeltas
[100]

(3) Attack Bikes
w/ Heavy Bolters
[120]

(3) Attack Bikes
w/ Heavy Bolters
[120]

[1500]

Here, I went for Attack Bikes as a secondary option and kitted up the Captain a bit. He can now go off and try to tangle with nasty units on his own, if need be, or stick with a squad. The MM ABs are dedicated anti-tank, while the rest of the ABs sit back and throw down 27 Heavy Bolter shots, which can tear up light armor or infantry.

Just examining options, really. I have a solid 1750 list I am in love with and a 1500 list w/ Uber Command that I love, too. This was just seeing what I can do to toss it up a bit.

Overall I am not a big fan of the scouts. People seem to think their awesome at my local gaming club and keep asking me "Why don't you take scouts?"
I think there is a feeling that, because they can scout move - move 12" - assault on turn one and plant meltabombs before the opponent can move they are the ultimate unit.
I'm not a fan of that strategy and would rather just a multi-melta.

Therefore I would say your 2nd list is the best.

I need to revise due to the whole "can't have PFist and Combi on a Biker Sarge" issue. I will post some revisions later. I am thinking Scouts may be out just due to the model cost for them. I can cheap out on Bikers with the Ravenwing box, but those are just going to add up too fast. I will stick to ABs for all my Fast Attack needs.