>>1999012figured it out, was trying one video's technique and that wasn't working.
Just said F that and pushed/pulled until it felt okay, removed caliper syringe then put the bleed screw in, and did the same to the top.
Then adjusted pad adjust till the feel was far enough out.
Still like my other brakes more but these are fine. I still don't know why sram brakes squeal the most, but I suspect they come with metallic pads.