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Hey guys so i would like to have thoughts on my list, i don't really like the idea of drop pod or bike spam so wanted to do something different yet still be able to win. I haven't bought the models yet but I do not want any bikes as troops or drop pods so don't try and change my mind. If i use white scars they will be my own chapter but if i go with the raptors tactics i will obviously paint them as raptors. I've been reading about taking advantage of chapter tactics to get all the rhino as far forward as possible and just overwhelm them with bodies. What do you think?

Hq
Librarian
65

Troops
Tactical squad 1
5 extra marines
Multimelta
Melta gun
Rhino
195
Tactical squad 2
5 extra marines
Multimelta
Melta gun
Rhino
195
Tactical squad 3
5 extra marines
Multimelta
Melta gun
Rhino
195
Tactical squad 4
5 extra marines
Multimelta
Melta gun
Rhino
195
Tactical squad 5 (librarian in with these)
4 extra marines
Melta gun
Combi melta
Rhino
180

Fast Attack
Stormtalon w/ Skyhammers
125
Stormtalon w/ Skyhammers
125

Heavy Support
Thunderfire cannon
100
Thunderfire cannon
100

Total:1475

Thoughts? More rhinos and tactical marines or a better HQ? Should i get rid of the meltaguns and give flamers for Anti horde as well? Use those spare points for a better HQ?

Keep the meltas, you will need them.
After fielding so many marines and 2 thunderfires, i believe you have anti-horde covered.

Keep in mind that you need Khan to be able to scout if you take Ws tactics.
Else, you could use Raven Guard tactics and have scout nonetheless

Thanks for the advice, do you think my HQ is ok? i just wanted the bare minimum to squeeze in as many tactical marines and rhinos as possible. Should i try and cut a few marines from tactical squad 5 to get a chapter master or just keep the basic librarian?

That depends on taste and school, but i am with you on this one.
Always prefer more soldiers and guns that a kitted out HQ.
At 1500 pts i believe you are better with a simple Libby.
At 1850 and above i would perhaps consider a beefier one.
With the new codex, when talking HQs, i believe one has to go big or bare minimum
Chapter Master with Eternal Shield, Hammer bike etc or simple lvl 1 Librarian