I like the idea of having my ammo in a centralized location like a warehouse storage cabinet. I have plenty of ammo cans of course, but ammo cans be a bit bulky over time and can be hard to stack. I'm looking at storage cabinets, and they can be expensive, usually because they are 12-14 gauge and each shelf us rated to hold heavy weight. 150lbs up to 1200lbs or even more. What do you use? And nope, not asking for a friend.

I like to keep mine in the oem boxes so I have a record of the lot numbers. The boxes can be stacked and take up minimal space. I don't have enough wall space for a separate cabinet. My safe is big enough to store the ammo/mags and it's humidified. The safe is in a place with a/c and heat. Everything in one place for range trips once a month.

I have a locker similar to this in my office, which I use for individual boxes:




I also use a heavy duty shelf, similar to this, in a storeroom, which I use to stack cases:



And I have a bunch of ammo cans.

I have quite a few gallon zip lock bags of loaded ammo. Easy to grab one with a couple hundred and toss it in the range bag.

I picked up a couple Stack on gun "safes" for ammo when Walmart put them up for $100 and $149. The 14 gun version that goes for $100 will fit 20,000 rounds of 5.56 in ammo cans. I wouldn't put a gun in one though. Pretty insecure but it really helps keep the ammo cans better organized and not sprawling all over the floor. I put white labels with what's inside on each can. ie, 800 rounds 5.56 M855 etc etc.

I built a platform and put a Tractor Supply Underbed box on it.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/...ody-box?cm_vc=-10005
The top is quite solid so it is used as my work bench.

Solid with a heavy duty locking system and moisture tight.
I have a few ammo cans loaded with multiple calibers for a grab and go scenerio and some strictly by caliber.

But most is just stacked in there by caliber in the factory boxes.

15 cu ft chest freezer in my basement. Have a golden rod in it to control humidity and it doubles for a nice place to clean and work on guns.

I know this is an old thread, but this is what I use. Job site box from Home Depot. Lined it with felt. Works out very well.

This is what I decided on. Plenty deep, lockable.


And I have this for accessories, mags, holsters, optics etc, etc.

Cliff, that should work.

...until you buy a LOT of ammo.

It may be overkill, but I use desiccant in all my GI cans. I'll let others advise you about that. I started a thread on the 40 gram aluminum canister, you may need a whole lot more than that.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/8600045944

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Originally posted by Sigmund:
Cliff, that should work.

...until you buy a LOT of ammo.

It may be overkill, but I use desiccant in all my GI cans. I'll let others advise you about that. I started a thread on the 40 gram aluminum canister, you may need a whole lot more than that.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/8600045944

I'm working on a LOT of ammo. A retired gunny I knew back in Virginia once told me," Once you have 8-10,000 rounds of each caliber your using stored away,consider that a good start." Storing & locking a shitload of ammo away is a problem I gladly welcome. Even if it means another cabinet.
My basement is cool & dry. I still sprinkle a bunch of desiccant packs in my safes, cabinet, and site boxes.

Cliff, you've got mail.

And you can never have too much ammo!