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"back out seating steam and adjust die down to where it contacts brass that has no bullet
turn die another 1/8 of a turn, replace case without bullet with case with bullet and raise the ram"

You asked about 4 die sets, usually the 4th die crimps so you don't have to go through those contortions. Seat all the rounds with the 3rd die then crimp them all with the 4th; no need to do any readjusting unless you change bullets.

If you have small rifle primers, they might work for your pistol. I say might because the pistol might not ignite them reliably. And of course back you starting charge off because they might raise pressures.