We recommend the CVLIFE WildHawk 5X for shooters who want more reach from a red dot setup. Price $194.99; $175.49 with code SEBASTIANBASSOL (10% off). Best for shooters who want 5x on a red dot with both absolute and lower 1/3 co-witness heights.
A 5x flip-to-side magnifier for red dots, listed to 500 yards.
We recommend the CVLIFE WildHawk 5X for shooters who want more reach from a red dot setup. A 5x magnifier extends sighting to what CVLIFE describes as up to 500 yards, and a 90 degree flip-to-side mount lets you swing it out for fast 1x work. The mount supports right or left-hand use, and a center height of 1.41 inches suits an absolute co-witness with a spacer option for a lower 1/3 height of 1.54 inches. External windage and elevation knobs center the dot without tools, 2.6 inches of eye relief and a 4.4 degree field of view are listed, and the housing is aircraft-grade aluminum with a 1500G shock rating and IPX7. At $194.99 it is the high-magnification pick of our magnifier reviews. The trade-offs are that 5x narrows your field of view and that it adds weight at 10.1 ounces.
What we like
- Five times the reach
- Co-witness choices
- Tool-free centering
Keep in mind
- Narrow field of view
- Weight
- Handle firearms safely
The details that matter.
Manufacturer specifications for the configuration reviewed.
- Magnification
- 5x
- Eye relief / field of view
- 2.6 in / 4.4 degrees (230 ft at 100 yards)
- Mount
- 90 degree flip-to-side; Picatinny/STANAG; right or left-hand
- Center height
- 1.41 in (absolute co-witness); 1.54 in with spacer (lower 1/3)
- Adjustments
- External windage and elevation knobs; plus or minus 2.5 diopter
- Durability
- 1500G shock; IPX7; nitrogen filled; -20 to 71 C
- Body
- Aircraft-grade CNC aluminum
- Size / weight
- 3.54 in long / 10.1 oz with mount
- Model / SKU
- WildHawk 5X / APF00611101
Who should buy the WildHawk 5X?
This magnifier suits shooters who already run a red dot and want to reach further. For 3x, see the JackalHowl or the S04 combo.
Mount and heights
The flip-to-side mount swings 90 degrees for right or left-hand use. The center height is 1.41 inches without the spacer and 1.54 inches with it.
Optics
CVLIFE lists wide broadband lens coatings, a nitrogen-filled body, and a plus or minus 2.5 diopter range for focus.
Durability
A 1500G shock rating, IPX7 submersion, and an operating range of -20 to 71 C are listed.
Price and the CVLIFE code
CVLIFE lists the magnifier at $194.99. Our CVLIFE reader code takes a percentage off on the official store. Paste it at checkout and check the total before paying.
Why we like it.
Five times the reach
A 5x magnifier extends a red dot toward 500 yards, which is more reach than a 3x model at the cost of a narrower view.
Co-witness choices
A 1.41 inch center height for an absolute co-witness and a spacer for a 1.54 inch lower 1/3 height cover common red dot mounting.
Tool-free centering
External windage and elevation knobs let you center the dot in the magnifier in the field without tools.
A few things to consider.
Narrow field of view
At 5x the 4.4 degree field of view is tighter than at 3x. For close work, flip it aside.
Weight
At 10.1 ounces with the mount it is heavier than a 3x magnifier such as the JackalHowl.
Handle firearms safely
Mount and adjust optics with the firearm unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
Get the WildHawk 5X Magnifier with Co-Witness Mount.
Shooters who want 5x on a red dot with both absolute and lower 1/3 co-witness heights. Check the current price and configuration with CVLIFE.
Your CVLIFE reader offer.
10% off with code SEBASTIANBASSOL at the official CVLIFE store.
See the CVLIFE code, terms & redemption stepsA few good questions.
What is the discount code for the CVLIFE WildHawk 5X Magnifier?
The CVLIFE discount code is SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off at cvlife.com. That brings the CVLIFE WildHawk 5X Magnifier to $175.49 ($194.99 before the code), before tax and shipping. Open the shop link, enter SEBASTIANBASSOL at checkout, and confirm the 10% off in the order summary. It is a permanent partner code that never expires.
What magnification is the WildHawk?
5x.
Does it flip aside?
Yes. A 90 degree flip-to-side mount lets you use the red dot at 1x.
How much eye relief does it have?
2.6 inches.
How heavy is it?
10.1 ounces with the mount.
About this review
CVLIFE official WildHawk 5X product page and specification chart, with our editorial assessment. Product details checked October 18, 2026 against CVLIFE's official product listing. Shop the official CVLIFE store. Images courtesy of the manufacturer. Our editorial standards.
