My setup looks closest to that of Ysabel Kid.
I have only about 7 feet of space in one side of my garage for the actual reloading. I have cabinets on all three sides, but the cabinets on one side have a recessed workbench area with cabinets above and below. I use lift-off hinges to take off the top doors to expose my powders, dies, and other stuff, secured by a simple keylock to keep children safe.
The bench holds my presses and powder measure equipment, etc. The cabinets below hold larger stuff, like a vibrator, trays, media, and the like.
Then, along other walls, I have smaller versions of the clear plastic boxes that Ysabel uses, each with a label, like:
.38/.357 bullets, .44/44Mag bullets, .270 bullets, .45-70 bullets
.38/.357 brass, .44/44Mag brass, etc.
Loaded ammo is kept in individual boxes of various types (sometimes used cartridge boxes, frequently CaseGard and other brand ammo storage boxes). The boxes have Avery labels that identify each load by number and date loaded (explained below) and a brief description, like:
Load #0073 6/7/08
173 gr. Lyman FP-GC 311041
H4198 18.0gr / Win brass
Est. 1596 fps / Accuracy (JdeF)
Each different caliber is contained in a .30 caliber machinegun (lockable) ammo can. I purchased some small, very cheap brass padlocks, six in a set, with the same key, from a retail store (Target) so that I use a minimum number of keys. The object is to keep children, notably my grandson, from having access to ammo and stuff; not to stop the Beagle Brothers from burglarizing my stores.
I use a database of my own creation, but a spreadsheet would do. Also, there are many cheap and even free reloading databases available on the Internet; many are excellent. I just want it my way, and I'm a programmer.
I can then enter certain data, and my db makes calculations for me (such as muzzle energy, Taylor Knockout Index data, BC an SD that is stored with each bullet). I also want a copious amount of notes so that I can refer to a load a year or so later and remember what was significant or important regarding its characteristics or usage.
Each load has a specific number, like "0030," that I can look up for further information either on the database or on the printed out book (created as a report) that I constantly update. Again, a spreadsheet printout is easy to put together, and very useful, if you aren't "into" computers and programming. Either way, I keep a three-ring binder with the loads so that I don't have to depend upon a computer if things go south, electronically speaking.
The database also tracks bullets on hand, brass on hand, cost of inventory, etc. - updated when I load or purchase a component. In that way, I can limit my purchases to large lots to save freight and HazMat fees when I am running out of stock.
Example of my database:
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