I don't have a 336Y model, but I am learning to appreciate the stumpy little guns. I've got two .22 rifles that are under 35", and they shoot as well as my longer rifles (all scoped, so sight radius isn't a factor). They are just handy as a human could possibly need. Both of mine are boltguns, neat little suckers to carry and shoot. They've got me seriously rethinking my old Long Tom Model 70 .270 24", for sure.
My 336SC is handy, but it's got the normal 20" barrel/ 2/3 magazine. Heckuva lot handier than that .270, though..........
