For drum brakes I always ran the star nutz out until the drum won't quite go on, then bank the adjuster off a couple clicks, and slide the drum on.

Then, the final step of the bleeding process, drive out o the end of the driveway, and punch it in reverse; bring the car to a stop by jabbing the brakes two or three times. This lets the self adjusters put the drums in perfect.

To answer your previous question on the master cylinder:

With the bleeder screws tight, and the cover off the master, just slowly pump the pedal, and quickly release. Any residual air will bubble out.